The Red Right Hand
The Red Right Hand
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New England • 1940s
1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Red Right Hand by Joel Townsley Rogers is a mystery novel centered around a puzzling murder with a disappearing victim and an enigmatic killer. The story unfolds through a series of cryptic events, requiring readers to piece together clues and red herrings to solve the crime.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
589 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
The Red Right Hand by Joel Townsley Rogers is a classic of the thriller genre, praised for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth. Readers appreciate its unique narrative style and unsettling mood. Criticisms include a convoluted plot that can be challenging to follow. Overall, it remains a compelling read for fans of intricate mysteries.
Who Should Read The Red Right Hand?
A reader who enjoys The Red Right Hand by Joel Townsley Rogers would appreciate suspenseful, surreal mysteries with psychological twists, similar to fans of Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr. Ripley and Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House. It appeals to those who enjoy engaging with intricate, mind-bending narratives.
589 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
New England • 1940s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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