The Killing Doll by Ruth Rendell

The Killing Doll

Ruth Rendell

266 pages first pub 1984 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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The Killing Doll by Ruth Rendell is a gripping and atmospheric tale that will captivate readers who appreciate dark, intriguing explorations of the complexities of the human psyche, particularly those fascinated by the blurred lines between reality and madness, and the destructive power of obsession.

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No one would have described Manningtree Grove as fashionable. Few would have found it especially interesting. But it was not an unpleasant place to live: the old railway line lay in a valley, and the gardens looked onto it. It was the kind of plac...

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Moods

dark: 100%

emotional: 50%

mysterious: 50%

sad: 50%

tense: 50%


Pace

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Character

Strong character development?

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Complicated

Loveable characters?

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