Deep Water
Deep Water
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Little Wesley, New England • 1950s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Patricia Highsmith's Deep Water is a psychological thriller about a man named Vic Van Allen who engages in complex mind games to maintain his marriage with Melinda. As Melinda openly pursues extramarital relationships, Vic's tactics escalate, leading to an unfolding tension and intrigue within their seemingly calm suburban life.
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Review Roundup
Patricia Highsmith's Deep Water is praised for its intense psychological depth and complex characters. Readers appreciate the novel's tense and suspenseful atmosphere, though some find the pacing uneven. Highsmith's exploration of marital discord and moral ambiguity receives acclaim, albeit with occasional critique of its dark and unsettling themes.
Who Should Read Deep Water?
Readers who relish psychological thrillers with a dark, suspenseful touch will enjoy Patricia Highsmith's Deep Water. Similar to Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train, it appeals to those who appreciate morally complex characters and tightly woven plots.
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Novel • Fiction
Little Wesley, New England • 1950s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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