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304 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349006260
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Publication date: 17 July 2003
Description
In Deep Water, set in the quiet, small town of Little Wesley, Patricia Highsmith has created a vicious and suspenseful tale of love gone sour. Vic and Melinda Van Allen's loveless marriage is held together only by a precarious arrangement whereby,...
Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews
Moods
tense 69%
mysterious 47%
reflective 21%
emotional 14%
challenging 12%
funny 7%
sad 5%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, InfidelityModerate
Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Blood, Misogyny, Sexism
304 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349006260
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Publication date: 17 July 2003
Description
In Deep Water, set in the quiet, small town of Little Wesley, Patricia Highsmith has created a vicious and suspenseful tale of love gone sour. Vic and Melinda Van Allen's loveless marriage is held together only by a precarious arrangement whereby,...
Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews
Moods
tense 69%
mysterious 47%
reflective 21%
emotional 14%
challenging 12%
funny 7%
sad 5%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, InfidelityModerate
Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Blood, Misogyny, Sexism