The Best Man to Die

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The Best Man to Die
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Author Ruth Rendell
LanguageEnglish
Series Inspector Wexford #4
Genre Crime novel
Publisher John Long Ltd (UK)
The Crime Club (US)
Publication date
June 1969
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (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

  1. ↑ Graves, Shirley (21 November 1970). "THE BEST MAN TO DIE by Ruth Rendell". Daily Independent Journal . Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  2. ↑ Graves, Shirley (17 October 1970). "THE BEST MAN TO DIE by Ruth Rendell". Oregan Daily Journal . Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  3. ↑ "Mystery corner". Irish Independent . 28 June 1969. Retrieved 18 March 2025.


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