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chiara029's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
pbraue13's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite Highsmith, but still gripping and fascinating!
jasibasmati's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
matt357's review against another edition
4.0
A surprisingly weak one from Highsmith, which is probably because for once she's isn't writing from the perspective of the villain.
That said, even a weak story from someone of this calibre is a good read
That said, even a weak story from someone of this calibre is a good read
judygold's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Enjoyed it more than expected, the complex characters and writing style drew me in. Despite being written over 50 years ago it didn't feel too dated (apart from some minor details like waiting for the late edition of the newspaper to come out read the news!)
krobart's review against another edition
3.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2018/08/23/day-1255-the-blunderer/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2018/08/23/day-1255-the-blunderer/
quixotic's review against another edition
4.0
RIP patricia highsmith you would have loved policy of truth by Depeche Mode
jamesthesnake's review against another edition
4.0
really good book about a stupid man who wants to kills his wife but she dies before he can muster up the courage to do it, but gets blamed anyway, and a guy who did kill his wife but gets away