From Doon with Death by Ruth Rendell

From Doon with Death

Inspector Wexford #1

Ruth Rendell with Terrence Hardiman (Narrator), Terrence Hardiman (Narrator)

5 hours, 26 minutes • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The first case for DCI Reg Wexford. When Margaret Parsons disappears, it's assumed that she's run off with another man. But then the missing woman's body is found and a startling discovery is made when Mr. Parsons lets the police into his home....

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Community Reviews Summary of 441 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 30%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 42% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.28

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