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289 pages • first pub 1950 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B00HVF6UR4
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 06 February 2014
Description
The classic thriller behind the Hitchcock film, and Highsmith's first novel - soon to be remade by David Fincher, director of Gone Girl, with a screenplay by Gillian Flynn. By the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley and Carol The ps...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,183 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
mysterious 60%
reflective 24%
challenging 16%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
sad 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 37% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | 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, Abortion
289 pages • first pub 1950 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B00HVF6UR4
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 06 February 2014
Description
The classic thriller behind the Hitchcock film, and Highsmith's first novel - soon to be remade by David Fincher, director of Gone Girl, with a screenplay by Gillian Flynn. By the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley and Carol The ps...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,183 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
mysterious 60%
reflective 24%
challenging 16%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
sad 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 37% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | 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, Abortion