"A profound bitterness was audible in Jensen's subdued tone. Ingham was at that moment calling himself an idiot for not having realised than Jensen was homosexual."
What's not to love about Patricia Highsmith? The author of The Talented Mr Ripley and Strangers On a Train always delivers. Not only that, but her novels are often set in some pretty impressive locales.This novel is no exception, set in Tunisia, our protagonist is escaping the ghost of his divorce while he crafts a new screenplay for a never to arrive Director.
When his project fails to materialise, Howard decides to stay on, befriending the Danish painter, Jensen. When an intruder to his hotel room comes to a rather permanent end thanks to a thrown typewriter, Howard seeks a less obvious abode with the help of his Danish new friend, while he awaits word from his girlfriend.
Suspense, failed romances, exotic locales, all amount to a damn good read!! While this isn't my favourite of her novels, it makes for an intriguing ride nonetheless.
4 out of 5 - be careful with typewriters... they can be dangerous.
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