Edith's Diary by Patricia Highsmith

Edith's Diary

Patricia Highsmith

317 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

As Edith Howland's life becomes harsh, her diary entries only become brighter and brighter. She invents a happy life. As she knits for imaginary grandchildren, the real world recedes. Her descent into madness is subtle, appalling, and entirely bel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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