A Demon in My View by Ruth Rendell

A Demon in My View

by Ruth Rendell

Her white face stared blankly back at him. He fancied that she had cringed, her slim body pressing further into the wall behind her. There had been only one thing he had ever been able to do to women and, advancing now, smiling, he did it.

Reviewed by Aidan Brack (Mysteries Ahoy) on

4 of 5 stars

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While A Demon In My View may be a little dark and unsettling for some readers, I think it is a striking example of the inverted crime form. The character of Arthur feels credible and I think Rendell does an excellent job of pointing out some of the contradictions within him.

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  • Started reading
  • 22 November, 2018: Finished reading
  • 7 September, 2020: Reviewed