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Live Flesh

By: Ruth Rendell
Narrated by: Ian Holm
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All his life, for almost as far back as he could remember, Victor had had a phobia. In prison, inevitably, he reflected on the grotesque way it had begun, about the panics and violent anger. He asked himself, too, why the child of happily married, middle-class parents should have needed to make motiveless and unreasoning attacks on women.

Holed up in that house with the girl, he had not meant to pull the trigger. It was panic. Panic, which came over him like a second skin, prickling him all over, crawling on him.... An attempted murder not only brings Victor Jenner face to face with himself, but also involves him in a strange and doomed triangular relationship.

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Ruth Rendell never ceases to amaze me. I could hardly stop listening and Ian Holm is a wonderful narrator
Highly recommend this

Marvellous

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I love how all the seemingly random events all connect eventually. Ruth Rendell was a genius at plots.

Gripping

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Recognisably Rendell but very different as well - we follow a fascinating damaged man on a dark journey. It’s so vivid and brilliantly read with a constant sense of foreboding. It’s funny at times and gruesome at others. Lots of unsettling moments and surprising turns. Really enjoyed it but not recommended if you are feeling low - as mental health issues feature negatively.

A Dark mind going toxic in very real London

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An insight into the mind of a very disturbing character, at times pathetic, at times almost understandable, always lonely and full of desperation. Enjoyable isn’t really the word! The narration is excellent.

More of a Barbara Vine?

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Such a great thrilling read, edge of your sit stuff. with perfect narration. Highly recommended to all Ruth Rendell fans.

One of Ruth Rendell’s best books

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