A New Lease of Death by Ruth Rendell

A New Lease of Death

Inspector Wexford #2

Ruth Rendell

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced

288 pages | first published 1967

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The second book to feature the classic crime-solving detective, Chief Inspector Wexford.Some cases are impossible to bury.It's impossible to forget the violent bludgeoning to death of an elderly lady in her home. Even more so when it's your first ...
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Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.54

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