Patricia Highsmith
Born: 01-18-1921
Patricia Highsmith was an American novelist renowned for her psychological thrillers, including the acclaimed "Strangers on a Train" and the Tom Ripley series. Born in 1921, she crafted complex characters and suspenseful plots that delved into the darker aspects of human nature. Her work has been adapted into several films, showcasing her talent for gripping narratives. Highsmith's influence continues to resonate in the genre of psychological suspense.
Book summaries for books written by Patricia Highsmith
Quotes
What a strange girl you are, flung from nowhere.
I hardly ever dream. I'm always afraid of what I might dream.
I'm not ashamed. It's just that I'm not accustomed to being in the presence of a goddess.
I don't know what I want. How could I know what I want if I say yes to everything?
I don't know how you bear it. How can you bear it?
I'm not sure what I want. But I want to want.
I've never looked at anyone other than you.
You have the most marvellous way of surprising me.
The difference between how you look and what you think you look like is enough to kill most men.
I'm not ashamed of anything anymore. And that includes loving you.
I'm flung out of space and time, and I've got nothing to do with space and time.
There is nothing wrong with me, except my loving you.