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Strangers on a Train: A Novel,Used
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Strangers on a Train has lost none of its power to disturb?We will likely be reading Patricia Highsmith for the next one hundred years.' Paula Hawkins Just in time for the centennial celebration of groundbreaking noir fiction writer Patricia Highsmith comes a reissue of her propulsive, engrossing debut, Strangers on a Train, with a new introduction by bestselling author Paula Hawkins. Guy Haines and Charles Anthony Bruno are passengers on the same train. Haines is a successful architect in the midst of a divorce, Bruno a mysterious smoothtalker with a sadistic proposal: he?ll murder Haines?s wife if Haines will murder Bruno?s father. As Bruno carries out his twisted plan, Guy finds himself trapped in Highsmith?s perilous world, where, under the right circumstances, ordinary people are capable of extraordinary crimes. The inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock?s classic 1951 film, Strangers on a Train launched Highsmith?s prolific career, proving her a master at depicting the unsettling forces that tremble beneath the surface of everyday life.
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- Q: What is the genre of 'Strangers on a Train'? A: 'Strangers on a Train' is classified as a classic noir fiction novel.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Strangers on a Train'? A: The author of 'Strangers on a Train' is Patricia Highsmith.
- Q: What is the main plot of 'Strangers on a Train'? A: The novel follows two men, Guy Haines and Charles Bruno, who meet on a train and discuss a shocking murder swap that spirals into chaos.
- Q: How many pages does 'Strangers on a Train' have? A: 'Strangers on a Train' has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Strangers on a Train'? A: 'Strangers on a Train' was published on January 19, 2021.
- Q: Is 'Strangers on a Train' available in different formats? A: 'Strangers on a Train' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'Strangers on a Train' is available in new condition.
- Q: Is there an introduction by any notable authors? A: Yes, the book features a new introduction by best-selling author Paula Hawkins.
- Q: Is 'Strangers on a Train' suitable for all readers? A: 'Strangers on a Train' is a thriller that may not be suitable for younger readers due to its themes of murder and psychological tension.
- Q: What is the significance of 'Strangers on a Train' in literature? A: 'Strangers on a Train' is considered a groundbreaking work in noir fiction and has influenced numerous adaptations, including Alfred Hitchcock's classic film.