A review by staticdisplay
A Dark-Adapted Eye by Ruth Rendell
4.0
so interesting to present the story of a murderer (this thing which becomes the defining aspect of any person when applied) through an examination of her most banal activities and relationships. also preserves the social norms/overall moment in history (during and shortly after WWII). also a very sad story.
*the descriptions of aging are horrendous, particularly with women, although the men aren't spared. not sure if this was some kind of social commentary or an expression of the author's own relationship with aging seeping through.
*the descriptions of aging are horrendous, particularly with women, although the men aren't spared. not sure if this was some kind of social commentary or an expression of the author's own relationship with aging seeping through.