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Yiyun Li Reads Patricia Highsmith

The New Yorker: Fiction

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Exploring Patricia Highsmith's Style and Storytelling Techniques

Delving into Patricia Highsmith's writing style, this chapter questions her statement on disinterest in style, highlighting her aptitude in manipulating readers and subverting expectations. They discuss a particular story involving Mrs. Blinn's potential murder and escape.

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