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An Unkindness of Ravens

A Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery, Book 13

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An Unkindness of Ravens

By: Ruth Rendell
Narrated by: Michael Bryant
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 Rodney Williams's disappearance seems typical to Chief Inspector Wexford - a simple case of a man running off with a woman other than his wife. But when another woman reports that her husband is missing, the case turns unpleasantly complex.©1985 Kingsmarkham Enterprises, LLC. (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Marriage Crime
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I’m fascinated at reading the Wexford books. It reminds of how women were treated, thought of and dismissed. One black character introduced in this book and the character patronised to the point Of racism. With absolutely no psychological training the incest is dismissed out of hand and the accuser labeled psychotic. This book does not age
well.

Reading Rendell is such an interesting trip into the misogyny that pervaded not so long ago

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Good basic story but whereas Agatha Christie had such a light sparkling humorous hand and Ruth dishes out her moral opinions barely disguised as discovery of her characters. She’s totally out of her depth with incest.

Rendell dates somewhat

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i listen to audiobooks when i walk. This story was so good i increased my walks to 3 per day! I thought i knew "who done it" and i sort of did but one revelation was completely unexpected. Really enjoyed this one.

Absolutely riveting

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Reliable Rendell twisted tales with well-drawn characters written into dramatic tales. A great, exciting read.

Rendell's Twists Again

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Was an ok story everything about was slightly above average. . Maybe because I have listened to really good stories.

Not to bad

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i strongly recommend this series to anyone who doesn't mind a return to the 80s. The cultural attitudes are of their time but Wexford is a great character who navigates changing views/feminism with a capacity for self reflection that is no doubt still rare in the contemporary police force (and in Simisola there is also a well handled moment where he becomes aware of unconscious racism).

The writing and the treatment of human psychology is outstanding -- unmatched by most contemporary police procedurals. Lots going on in this one, which ends with an impressive twist.

Still great

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