Ruth Rendell
Ruth Rendell was one of the great crime writers. Her books - notable for their careful psychological observation, as well as their gripping plots - have sold over 20 million copies worldwide, and she won numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for sustained excellence in crime writing. In 1996 she was awarded the CBE and in 1997 became a Life Peer. Ruth Rendell died in May 2015.
Ruth Rendell was one of the great crime writers. Her books - notable for their careful psychological observation, as well as their gripping plots - have sold over 20 million copies worldwide, and she won numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for sustained excellence in crime writing. In 1996 she was awarded the CBE and in 1997 became a Life Peer. Ruth Rendell died in May 2015. See less
Ruth Rendell's Featured Books
Ruth Rendell book reviews
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Not in the Flesh
Inspector Wexford on the job
by Marcia, Sep 22, 2021
For those, like myself, who are Rendell fans, it's not quite up to her best but always satisfying for the character studies and details around Wexford and his partner, Burden. Rendell consistently ... Read More
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Portobello
A great thriller
by Paul, Jan 8, 2013
I always look forward to Ruth Rendell's "non-Wexford" novels, having started many years ago by reading "A Demon in my View", and having since then worked my way through most, if not all, of them. The ... Read More
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Going Wrong
A bit disappointing
by flicka, Mar 26, 2009
This obsessed man was a little too
weird for me. The whole flow was
too far out there.
But I think this is the first time I've
been disappointed in one of Rendell's
mysteries. Read More