Little Tales of Misogyny by Patricia Highsmith

Little Tales of Misogyny

Patricia Highsmith

135 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction crime feminism short stories dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

By the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train Little Tales of Misogyny is Highsmith’s legendary, cultish short-story collection. With an eerie simplicity of style, Highsmith turns our next-door neighbours into...

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Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
funny 50%
reflective 41%
tense 33%
mysterious 25%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

fast 95%
medium 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 22% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.33

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