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304 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 978039334564
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: W.W. Norton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"A great American writer…Highsmith's writing is wicked…it puts a spell on you." —Entertainment WeeklyPatricia Highsmith's story of romantic obsession may be one of the most important, but still largely unrecognized, novels of the twentieth century...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,200 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
hopeful 39%
sad 38%
tense 30%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
challenging 11%
mysterious 11%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Lesbophobia, StalkingModerate
Toxic relationship, AlcoholMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Infidelity304 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 978039334564
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: W.W. Norton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"A great American writer…Highsmith's writing is wicked…it puts a spell on you." —Entertainment WeeklyPatricia Highsmith's story of romantic obsession may be one of the most important, but still largely unrecognized, novels of the twentieth century...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,200 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
hopeful 39%
sad 38%
tense 30%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
challenging 11%
mysterious 11%
dark 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Lesbophobia, StalkingModerate
Toxic relationship, AlcoholMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Infidelity