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malagajames's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book and thought the characters were nicely developed but it was a bit sloppy with details.
novel_nomad's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
I loved the writing and the twists in the plot, however by the time I finished the book I felt there was something lacking. Having only read the prequel to this novel ‘A Sight for Sore Eyes’ as my only other Ruth Rendell read, I felt that was the more superior novel of the two.
Yet I do want to go back in Wexford’s past and read the series proper.
I loved the writing and the twists in the plot, however by the time I finished the book I felt there was something lacking. Having only read the prequel to this novel ‘A Sight for Sore Eyes’ as my only other Ruth Rendell read, I felt that was the more superior novel of the two.
Yet I do want to go back in Wexford’s past and read the series proper.
kimgabriel's review against another edition
4.0
Classic Rendell, but must admit I missed Mike Burden and found the mystery a titch artificially constructed. Was far more interested in Wexford and his take on retirement. Only a few of the characters caught my attention.
marystevens's review against another edition
4.0
A four because of Inspector Wexford, mainly. It was interesting watching Wexford piece together the clues to discover who three of the bodies were and how teddy brex died when I already knew the answers. The last body was a mystery and pretty well handled. I'm not sure I would like it if I hadn't just read Sight For Sore Eyes.
debumere's review against another edition
2.0
I love Ruth Rendell and have read every book she has written in the Wexford series but this was just not good. I have abandoned it to find something better to read.
nicholsphoto's review against another edition
1.0
Couldn't even get halfway thru! Writing is horrible, no character development ugh
jennievh's review against another edition
5.0
Another one with amazing plot twists. Man discovers a previously unknown room under his house that holds 4 dead bodies... Turns out the latest one was put there 10 years after the other 3. Who put them there? Was it even the same person?
vkemp's review against another edition
4.0
Reg Wexford has retired from Kingsmarkham and is living in London, with Dora, in the coach house of their daughter's house. He is invited to help in a case involving the Met by Tom Ede. Four bodies have been found in a coalhole, but how did they get there? There is no access from Orcadia Cottage except through a manhole cover. But as Reg and Tom investigate it becomes apparent many people are covering up for various crimes. Superb plotting is the hallmark of all Rendell's books and this is no exception. Each clue brings the reader closer to the truth.