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A review by poenaestante
Flung Out of Space: The Indecent Adventures of Patricia Highsmith by Grace Ellis
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Very well-written and illustrated graphic novel.
I didn't really know anything much about Highsmith before except I'd seen that Carol movie. I wonder if she'd have been a better person if she lived in more affirming times. I kinda think not, but at least she would have lived in times more accepting of flawed women.
I didn't really know anything much about Highsmith before except I'd seen that Carol movie. I wonder if she'd have been a better person if she lived in more affirming times. I kinda think not, but at least she would have lived in times more accepting of flawed women.
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, Antisemitism, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol