Strangers on a Train
A Virago Modern Classic
(Autor) Patricia HighsmithIn this mesmerizing novel] . . . not to be recommended for the weak-minded and impressionable (Washington Post), we encounter Guy Haines, a successful architect in the midst of a divorce, and Charles Anthony Bruno, a conniving psychopath who manipulates a chance encounter with Guy into a sadistic plot to swap murders. Some people are better off dead, says Bruno, like your wife and my father, for instance. As Bruno carries out his twisted plan, Guy becomes trapped in Patricia Highsmith s perilous world, where under the right circumstances anyone is capable of murder. Still her most iconic novel, Strangers on a Train elicits the menace that lurks in familiar surroundings (Time) and the unsettling forces that tremble beneath the surface of everyday life."
Patricia Highsmith
Patricia Highsmith was an American novelist known for her psychological thrillers and suspenseful plots. Her most notable works include "Strangers on a Train," "The Talented Mr. Ripley," and "Carol." Highsmith's writing style is characterized by its dark and twisted exploration of human nature, often featuring morally ambiguous characters and intricate psychological narratives. She is credited with revolutionizing the crime fiction genre by focusing on the inner workings of the criminal mind rather than just the act of crime itself. Highsmith's influence can be seen in modern psychological thrillers and her work continues to be celebrated for its complex characters and gripping storytelling. "The Talented Mr. Ripley" remains her most famous and enduring work, solidifying her legacy as a master of suspense.
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