Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith

Strangers on a Train

Patricia Highsmith

262 pages • first pub 1950 (editions) user-added

fiction mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,183 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 75%
mysterious 60%
reflective 24%
challenging 16%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
sad 6%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 45%
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

3.55

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