No Night Is Too Long

Barbara Vine

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psychological suspense

manipulative young man

unexpected love

claustrophobic atmosphere

twists and turns

character dynamics

well developed characters

atmospheric writing style

surprising twist

complex web of relationships

tense mood

passionate prose

slow pacing building suspense

psychological depth

"No Night Is Too Long" by Barbara Vine is a psychological suspense novel that follows the story of Tim Cornish, a manipulative young man who relies on his charm to ensnare older men. The narrative takes unexpected turns as Tim falls in love with someone unexpected, leading to a complex web of relationships and secrets. The writing style of the book is described as atmospheric, claustrophobic, and full of passion, with several twists and turns that keep the reader engaged till the end.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, each with unique complexities, flaws, and motivations.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is atmospheric and employs clever sentence structures, enhancing the story's psychological depth.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot is marked by suspense and character dynamics, featuring a surprising twist that may catch readers off guard.

Setting:

The setting often feels claustrophobic and atmospheric, enhancing the tense mood.

Pacing:

The pacing varies, beginning slowly and building suspense with crucial twists.

Outside a high wind is blowing and making the sea rough. It’s a long time since I saw such big waves breaking on this grey pebbly shore. The sea is a pale brown, the colour of weak coffee with a littl...

Notes:

The story is suspenseful yet has a surprise twist ending that some readers found jarring.

It explores a complex homosexual relationship that feels authentic and not cliched.

The character Tim is described as selfish and confused about his sexuality, while Ivo is more confident but frustrated.

Isabel, Ivo's twin, becomes an important character and her actions cause tension in the relationships.

The book features multiple timelines and intertwining character perspectives, enhancing its depth.

Readers noted the novel's emotional impact, causing them to reflect on the characters even when not reading.

Barbara Vine is the pen name of Ruth Rendell, known for her psychological suspense novels.

The setting shifts from a claustrophobic atmosphere to themes of love and betrayal, particularly in an Alaska trip.

The writing style includes clever sentence structures that some found poetic and evocative.

Many readers found the characters complex and engaging, with deep personalities and flaws.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains content that may be considered medium in terms of triggering themes, including emotional and psychological distress.

Has Romance?

There is a moderate presence of romance, primarily depicted through the central characters' relationships.

From The Publisher:

Tim Cornish thought he'd gotten away with murder. For months after he'd killed his lover off the Alaskan coast, there hadn't been a word about the murder.

But then the letters started to arrive, giving intimate details of the murder. It seems that someone knows what Tim has done. From the author of A Dark Adapted Eye. Ruth Rendell writing as Barbara Vine.

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