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281 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393321982
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 17 August 2001
Description
The world of Patricia Highsmith has always been filled with ordinary people, all of whom are capable of very ordinary crimes. This theme was present from the beginning, when her debut, Strangers on a Train, galvanized the reading public. Here we e...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,156 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
mysterious 61%
reflective 24%
challenging 16%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
sad 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 37% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, Gun violenceModerate
Miscarriage, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Fatphobia, Racism, Pregnancy
281 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393321982
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 17 August 2001
Description
The world of Patricia Highsmith has always been filled with ordinary people, all of whom are capable of very ordinary crimes. This theme was present from the beginning, when her debut, Strangers on a Train, galvanized the reading public. Here we e...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,156 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
mysterious 61%
reflective 24%
challenging 16%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
sad 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 37% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, Gun violenceModerate
Miscarriage, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Fatphobia, Racism, Pregnancy