Adam and Eve and pinch me
Ruth Rendell
2001
In Ruth Rendell's "Adam and Eve and Pinch Me," a seemingly idyllic married couple's lives unravel when the husband, Adam, becomes increasingly obsessed with his wife, Eve, and her past. As Eve struggles with her own mental health and a growing unease about Adam's possessive behavior, the narrative delves into the psychological complexities of their relationship and the unsettling possibility of a hidden crime. The story masterfully explores themes of control, delusion, and the fragility of perceived reality.