The Two Faces of January by Patricia Highsmith

The Two Faces of January

Patricia Highsmith

306 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

Description

Two men meet in the picturesque backstreets of Athens. Chester MacFarlane is a conman with multiple false identities, near the end of his rope and on the run with his young wife Colette. Rydal Keener is a young drifter looking for adventure. He fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 151 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
mysterious 71%
tense 71%
dark 57%
emotional 28%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.34

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