The Cry of the Owl
by Patricia Highsmith
Taste attributes: thrillerpsychologicalmysterycrimefresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricateenclosedemotive & stirringtroubled leadssolving the riddle/not as it seemsself destruction/implosion
Boxlist takeAn inventive thriller that is unsavoury, heavy and layered. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
"In a small Pennsylvania town, Robert Forrester is recuperating from a nasty divorce and a bout of psychological trouble. One evening, while driving home, he sees a pretty young woman framed by her bright kitchen window, a picture of happy domesticity that brings him peace. Soon, Robert can't keep himself away.
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- Author
- Patricia Highsmith
- Published
- 1962
- Pages
- 278
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- Open Library
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