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Found in the Street by Patricia Highsmith, Gary Fisketjon

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jessbook's review against another edition

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3.5

1980s new york city dyke on dyke crime

nekreader's review against another edition

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3.0

Another Highsmith that does not disappoint, primarily because Highsmith develops complex characters who are neither sympathetic nor likable, but nevertheless intriguing. The plot doesn't really go anywhere, but the NYC setting comes alive. A stronger ending would have earned the novel another star perhaps. This ending left me wondering, "so what?" just a bit.

wgentz's review against another edition

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mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

quinndm's review against another edition

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1.0

This has to be Patricia Highsmith’s most unsuccessful novel. Also, her most bitter — you can almost feel the anger and disdain for people on every page — and it’s that palpable feeling that prevents any bonds forming with the characters. In essence, it’s a thriller without any thrills.

lestihrnarren's review against another edition

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funny reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

loud_purrbox's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What icky and depressing people, all of them. The whole thing was so deeply bleak.
I like the different styles she used for Sutherland and Linderman and how creepy and slow the story builds. Just very very icky all the way.