Review by Library Journal Review
Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long train ride. One is a successful and talented architect; the other is a harmless-looking psychopath. The result is Highsmith's (The Talented Mr. Ripley) gripping and terrifying psychological thriller. Listening to this story is wonderfully entertaining while being equally painful. The descriptions of landscapes, towns, and buildings are detailed and vivid, enabling the listener to visualize the scenes. The characters are so real as to cause us to ask uncomfortable questions about ourselves. How do we recognize and respond to evil? Can we all be driven to murder? This chilling tale raises some difficult questions about crime, guilt, and punishment. William Roberts effectively captures the mood of the book and enhances the tension. Strangers on a Train is a classic of suspense fiction; highly recommended for all collections.DChristine Valentine, Davenport Univ., Kalamazoo, MI (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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