- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Random House UK; New edition edition (May 15 1991)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0091743265
- ISBN-13: 978-0091743260
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.5 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 281 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,155,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Chief Inspector Wexford visits China and while an old woman with bound feet haunts him, a man is tragically drowned. Back in England he investigates the murder of one of his fellow tourists and finds himself locked in a mystery that leads back to the East. From the author of "Going Wrong".
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read for Wexford fans,
By Gloyo (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Speaker of Mandarin (Audio Cassette)
I have read all the Wexford books and this one has stayed with me.I think about it often as it made a huge impact on me when I read it. The characters are complex and there is an almost mystical quality about it. This book along with "Semisola" are my favorite Wexford stories.
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3.7 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Good entertainment,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Although SPEAKER OF MANDARIN does not contain the depth of psychology and characterization for which Rendell/Vine is famous, it is a light-hearted, entertaining, and at some points funny, read. Wexford's travels in China, which are described in detail, are intriguingly written, and Rendell's observations of the trip are sharp and humorous without being racist. The book is ingeniously plotted, full of red herrings, although the final solution is somewhat rushed and a bit of a let-down. But the book is easy to read and entertaining.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read for Wexford fans,
By Gloyo - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Speaker of Mandarin (Audio Cassette)
I have read all the Wexford books and this one has stayed with me.I think about it often as it made a huge impact on me when I read it. The characters are complex and there is an almost mystical quality about it. This book along with "Semisola" are my favorite Wexford stories. 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wexford goes international!,
By Billy J. Hobbs "Bill Hobbs" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Speaker of Mandarin (Audio Cassette)
Certainly Chief Inspector Wexford is "out of his bailiwick" in this Ruth Rendell suspense! In "Speaker of Mandarin," the erstwhile police detective finds himself in China, enjoying the sights. So much so that some sights keep recurring! Even after he returns home to his routine of solving murders in Kingsmarkham! Following the trip to China, one of Wexford's fellow travelers is murdered. And Rendell & Company are off and running. This series, certainly one of the best in the police procedural genre, always provides the reader with plenty of suspense, intrigue, intelligence, and great characterization. In his investigation, Wexford finds that there's more to this group of travelers than meets the ey, much like an Oriental puzzle box: until you press the exact button, it remains a mystery. Through Wexford's skill, ably assisted by Mike Burden with a little help from Wexford's wife Dora, the puzzle--and murderer--is soon revealed. Rendell is true to form here,although finding her in China is a bit surprising! Nevertheless, Rendell fans will applaud and new readers will be impressed! (Billyjhobbs@tyler.net) |
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