272 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393345704
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Deep Water, set in the quiet, small town of Little Wesley, Patricia Highsmith has created a vicious and suspenseful tale of love gone sour. Vic and Melinda Van Allen's loveless marriage is held together only by a precarious arrangement whereby,...
Community Reviews Summary of 475 reviews
Moods
tense 71%
mysterious 44%
reflective 17%
emotional 12%
challenging 11%
funny 3%
sad 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, InfidelityModerate
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Blood
272 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393345704
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Deep Water, set in the quiet, small town of Little Wesley, Patricia Highsmith has created a vicious and suspenseful tale of love gone sour. Vic and Melinda Van Allen's loveless marriage is held together only by a precarious arrangement whereby,...
Community Reviews Summary of 475 reviews
Moods
tense 71%
mysterious 44%
reflective 17%
emotional 12%
challenging 11%
funny 3%
sad 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, InfidelityModerate
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Blood