Rendezvous in Black (1948)

by Cornell Woolrich



A careless act becomes a terrible tragedy, transforming a young man anticipating marriage into a figure of vengeance insinuating himself into the lives of his targets to destroy the women they hold most dear.

 


Although this novel strains plausibility at times, its best moments are quite disturbing, related in prose heavy with dark imagery.

 

Cornell Woolrich

It is organized as a series of vignettes in which various types of relationships are portrayed: long-lasting marriage, exciting new infatuation, paternal love, forbidden love.

 


Some clumsy plotting and telegraphed twists prevent this from being a completely satisfying read.



"Black Rendezvous" (Vietnamese)

"Rendezvous in Black" (Swedish)

"Meetings in the Dark" (Polish)

"Rendezvous of Mourning" (Korean)

"Rendezvous in Black" (Spanish)

"The Groom Wore Black" (Finnish)

"Rendezvous in Black" (French)

"Rendezvous in Black" (German)

"Appointment in Black" (Italian)





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