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A review by xkwright
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I was familiar with the premise and expected a jaunty crime caper, but I ought to have known better coming from Highsmith. I would teach this in a literature class and have fun doing it.
Graphic: Violence, Alcohol, Murder, and Misogyny
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Abortion and Miscarriage