Those Who Walk Away, Patricia Highsmith
Those Who Walk Away, Patricia Highsmith
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Those Who Walk Away

Author: Patricia Highsmith

Narrator: Steve Marvel

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/01/2020


Synopsis

Ray Garrett, a wealthy young American living in Europe, is grieving over the death of his wife. Ray is at a loss for why she would take her own life, but Peggy's father Ed Coleman, has no such uncertainty—he blames Ray completely.

Late one night in Rome, Coleman shoots Ray at point-blank range. He thinks he's had his revenge, but Ray survives, and follows Coleman and his wealthy girlfriend to Venice.

In Venice, it happens again: Coleman attacks his loathed son-in-law, dumping him into the cold waters of the laguna. Ray survives with the help of a boatman—and this time he goes into hiding, living in a privately rented room under a fake name. So begins an eerie game of cat and mouse. Coleman wants vengeance, Ray wants a clear conscience, and the police want to solve the mystery of what happened to the missing American.

As Ray and Coleman stalk each other through the narrow streets and canals, the hotels and bars of the beguiling city, Those Who Walk Away becomes a literary thriller that simmers with violence and unease from the acclaimed author of such classics as Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley.

About Patricia Highsmith

Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) was the author of more than twenty novels, including Strangers on a Train, The Price of Salt, and The Talented Mr. Ripley, as well as numerous short stories.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark on October 22, 2021

I have mixed feelings about this one – yes, I enjoyed it but not quite as much as other Highsmith books I’ve read. That’s okay – I mean, did Maradona score every shot on goal? Does Daniel Day-Lewis nail every line? Did Michael Jordan score every three-pointer he attempted? Do U2 always play the perf......more

Goodreads review by Dave on May 12, 2022

I read this because it was available for free on audio and someone had reviewed this as her "masterpiece;" I am afraid I can't agree, though I was tempted to try to rethink my review if I read persuasive raves here. But I just read The Talented Mr Ripley and The Price of Salt, and this (1967, which......more

Goodreads review by Jane on April 26, 2020

Not her best plot The one problem I had with the book is the fact that Ray's action does not make sense. Ray's wife killed herself and her father Coleman is angry and blames Ray for the death. First, he shots him in Rome but the bullet just nicks his arm. Then Ray follows Coleman to Venice, to try to......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on August 21, 2020

A great game of cat and mouse through the narrow streets of Venice. Really enjoyed this.......more