Book: ‘Murder Being Once Done’ by Ruth Rendell – July 24th, 2016
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Jul.24, 2016, under Books
Murder Being Once Done by Ruth Rendell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This my first Rendell book after passing her by all these years. Wish i hadn’t, if this book is any indication.
This is a lightly written mystery with engaging characters. The mystery is well plugged into a setting that is nearly claustrophobic due to the closeness of all elements in the community adding to the questions that arise. Adding more is that the hero of the story is supposed to be taking a vacation and Rendell makes full use of this nifty device to add flavor to the story.
Rendell’s character development is better done here than most writers. Even side characters are interesting. Setting is very well done as just about the entire story is set within a few blocks and the reader soon knows the layout of the land.
Bottom line: I recommend this book. 8 out of ten points.
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