Category Archives: commentary 2010

> In “Simisola” Ruth Rendell dealt with the issues of illegal immigration and unemployment. In “Road Rage” it was the environment. In “Harm Done” (1999) the recurrent theme is domestic violence. Quite early in the novel various positions are introduced … Continue reading →

> Last week I took a look at Ruth Rendell´s novel “Simisola” about illegal immigrants and unemployment. Today´s crime novel is “Road Rage” from 1997. Do nettles matter? Or butterflies? Well, certainly it must be more important to have a … Continue reading →

> [This post is not a review, but a comment on Rendell´s engagement in a social issue] In this novel, unemployment and the social deroute which may follow it form an interesting backdrop, or social commentary, if you like. Besides, … Continue reading →