Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith

Strangers on a Train

Patricia Highsmith

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fiction mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

The world of Patricia Highsmith has always been filled with ordinary people, all of whom are capable of very ordinary crimes. This theme was present from the beginning, when her debut, Strangers on a Train, galvanized the reading public. Here we e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,195 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 76%
mysterious 58%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
emotional 13%
adventurous 10%
sad 7%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 35% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.51

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