A Judgement in Stone
A Judgement in Stone
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureEngland • 1970s
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell, a housekeeper's illiteracy leads to a string of events impacting the lives of the upper-class family she works for. The novel explores themes of class, communication barriers, and social isolation within the framework of a psychological murder mystery.
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Mysterious
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ruth Rendell's A Judgement in Stone is lauded for its masterful character development and exploration of social class tensions. The suspenseful storytelling captivates readers, though some find the narrative's predictability a drawback. Overall, it's praised for its psychological depth and gripping progression.
Who Should Read A Judgement in Stone?
A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers with incisive social commentary, as found in A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell, may also appreciate The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson for its gripping narrative and dark themes. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl might admire Rendell's exploration of human nature and societal pressures.
9,919 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureEngland • 1970s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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