The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith

The Cry of the Owl

Patricia Highsmith

270 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Robert Forester didn't look like the kind of man to be a prowler.

His ex-wife had told the police he was erratic, liable to violence, had even fired a gun at her.

Maybe he was a psychopathic murderer...

Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 75%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.6

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