The Best Man to Die
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| Author | Ruth Rendell |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Inspector Wexford #4 |
| Genre | Crime novel |
| Publisher | John Long Ltd (UK) The Crime Club (US) |
Publication date | June 1969 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-09-097530-8 |
| OCLC | 71838 |
| 823/.9/14 | |
| LC Class | PZ4.R4132 Be PR6068.E63 |
| Preceded by | Wolf to the Slaughter |
| Followed by | A Guilty Thing Surprised |
The Best Man to Die is a novel by British crime-writer Ruth Rendell. it was first published in 1969 and is the 4th entry in her popular Inspector Wexford series.
Reception
Shirley Graves of the Daily Independent Journal wrote: "Published for the Crime Club, this is enjoyable reading and presents a challenging puzzle. The characterization is exceptional."[1] Alfred Apsler of the Oregan Daily Journal called the novel a "pleasant, readable job done with skill and insight", praising the characterisation and the "sensitive, at times near-poetic style of writing" while criticising the pacing.[2] The Irish Independent opined: "In a taut, baffling story, Mrs. Rendell again gives proof of her skill as an observer and as master of crisp dialogue and good characterisation.[3]
References
- ^ Graves, Shirley (21 November 1970). "THE BEST MAN TO DIE by Ruth Rendell". Daily Independent Journal. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ Graves, Shirley (17 October 1970). "THE BEST MAN TO DIE by Ruth Rendell". Oregan Daily Journal. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "Mystery corner". Irish Independent. 28 June 1969. Retrieved 18 March 2025.