AKICILJ, the mystery edition

[mrissa]

My library has eighty-four listings for Ruth Rendell books (and audio recordings). Even ruling out that there are some duplicated in different formats, that's a lot to choose from. What I've read so far: Means of Evil and Other Stories and Talking to Strange Men. I was particularly impressed with the latter. Any Rendell fans have particular opinions about where I should go next?

Comments

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

For me, there are three directions to go in with Rendell, and I like them all. First, Inspector Wexford--I think those may start with From Doon with Death, but I especially remember Speaker of Mandarin. Then there are the other Rendell books, which are all excellent, mostly about creepy twisted killers, often from the killer's POV. Finally, the longer and more complex psychological novels written as Barbara Vine--again, all fine.

She's one very consistently good writer. I'd say read any of them.

[mrissa.livejournal.com]

Thanks.