Wow

Unputdownable!!! Highsmith has a real talent at creating villains who we root for, beginning to end. I really wanted Victor to get away with his crimes, and I thought he would, like The Talented Mr. Ripley. Perhaps he had a tad too much luck, until it ran out, but his wife was such an unmitigated bitch she too had it coming. In hindsight, Victor is an absolute psychopath, but a highly functioning one, rational, talented, a wonderful dad, a gracious host and helpful neighbour. What’s there not to like about him!!!
Superb narration by John Chancer.

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Nice one Pat

Such an ace read as always. Brilliantly narrated. It’s a sweet little murderous page turner that quietly chisels away at you.

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Memorable but unlikeable characters

I like Mr Ripley, but this story didn’t do it for me as much. It’s memorable and original, but everyone in it is so unlikeable and strange, I hated every person! And everyone’s behaviour is very bizarre. It seems from the reviews that I’m in the minority so perhaps I’ve missed the point somewhere. It hasn’t put me off Highsmith’s books though- I do love the settings of her stories and her writing.

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Very enjoyable

The characters are very well portrayed. The story intriguing and irresistible. Good to read something so well written, and the narrator is excellent

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Vic the hero!

Great story, I was really rooting for Vic! I really enjoy Patricia Highsmith’s quirky stories and characters and this is now another favourite.

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Dated, drags on

This book is pretty dated, and although the first act is quite interesting, after that it just drags. There is a lot of waffle about mundane daily tasks. Some action again towards the end but it was a bit of a waste of a credit IMO

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A Gripping Highsmith Tale of Murder. Or is it?

I'm new to Patricia Highsmith, but already consider myself a fan after reading this fascinating novel. I imagined the setting as being 'Mad Men'/John Cheever-like, i.e. stylish, yet with plenty of conduct going on behind the scenes which is fairly seedy, if not desperate. The book's protagonist plays with people's minds, and the effect is often funny, whilst, in retrospect, being nothing less than chilling. Given that Highsmith's Diaries have recently - November 2021 - been published to a fair amount of acclaim, you may want to see what all the fuss is about. "Deep Water" is as good a way as any to discover the complexities of this dark, but wonderful writer. The Audible version, which is excellent, is also a cheap addendum to what is an inexpensive Kindle version of the novel. Highly recommended.

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Excellent

Great storytelling from Patricia Highsmith, as ever. Narration was performed perfectly. I’d recommend this as a very good listen.

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Super, enjoyed it

Good read, really enjoyed it intriguing read
Gotta love Vick lol
Great narration, but it!

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A great read.

This is really well written and is very much a character piece. At first I wasn't sure about the narrator as the voices he uses for female and especially children, is kind of grating. However, he had the tone down. He was perfect for voices Vic and it kind of came across that it was Vic putting on the voices of the other characters in a sort of mocking way!

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