Review:
The Invention Of Murder: How The Victorians Revelled In Death And Detection And Created Modern Crime By Judith Flanders
overall review score: 4.5
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The Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime by Judith Flanders is a book that explores the fascination with murder in Victorian England and how it influenced modern crime fiction.
Key Features
- Exploration of Victorian fascination with murder
- Analysis of how this fascination shaped modern crime fiction
- Insight into the cultural and social context of Victorian England
Pros
- Insightful analysis of a fascinating historical phenomenon
- Well-researched and well-written
- Offers a unique perspective on the origins of modern crime fiction
Cons
- May not appeal to readers who are not interested in history or crime fiction