262 pages • first pub 1950 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 1999
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,490 reviews
Moods
tense 77%
mysterious 61%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
emotional 13%
adventurous 10%
sad 7%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 37% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Murder, Gun violenceModerate
Miscarriage, Misogyny, DeathMinor
Fatphobia, Racism, Homophobia262 pages • first pub 1950 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 1999
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,490 reviews
Moods
tense 77%
mysterious 61%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
emotional 13%
adventurous 10%
sad 7%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 37% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Murder, Gun violenceModerate
Miscarriage, Misogyny, DeathMinor
Fatphobia, Racism, Homophobia