Who was Patricia Highsmith?

[@joniheisenberg]

Thank you for this video. She was a fascinating person and an excellent writer. The Netflix adaptation of “The Talented Mr.Ripley ” is mesmerizing. I particularly appreciated the respect the creators had for their audience.

[@AnnNovella]

I really want to see that one!

[@joniheisenberg]

It is gorgeously filmed(in black and white).Andrew Scott’s performance is wonderful.

[@jimsbooksreadingandstuff]

She sounds an enigmatic character, but she wrote some amazing books.

[@AnnNovella]

There’s a thin line between genius and crazy.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Fascinating! Great to see those interview clips

[@gaildoughty6799]

Thanks for a fascinating video. I knew she had problems, but not the extent of them.

[@AnnNovella]

She was troubled, to say the least.

[@bunnychacha]

Thank you! Really enjoyed this.

[@lovenature7823]

Enjoyed your video. Am reading Highsmith.

[@AnnNovella]

What are you reading?

[@AaronReadABook]

Loved this. I've only just read my first Highsmith book and knew very little about her so this was fascinating to me.

[@serene1486]

I took interest in her from her Carol movie adaptation, my ex read her novel and then I learned about her from Talented Mr. Ripley, a lesbian writer and I wanna know more about her

[@binglamb2176]

It always fascinates me that some of the most tortured souls produce the greatest art. Sometimes it seems like a prerequisite!

[@AnnNovella]

Sadly it does.

[@1zangelique]

I’ve always been fascinated by her and her books. I’m a bit of a Highsmith completest. I’ve read all the bios and even her 1000 page journal published a couple of years ago. She remains an enigma and endlessly interesting. The publisher Otto Penzler said that she was the worst author he ever had to deal with, by far.

[@AnnNovella]

Yes he hated her guts. 🤣

[@phoenixjones660]

I'm too pragmatic to enjoy the tortured artist concept, but it does seem to produce good results! It's interesting how someone individuals seek to work through their demons, in writing, art, or even sports? Good to see the excellent Mavis Nicholson interview! ☺️

[@AnnNovella]

Yes, she was a great interviewer. Respectful, she let her speak and still managed to get answers P might not otherwise answer.

[@majelthesurreal5723]

How could one be happy as a self loather? Sad.

[@AnnNovella]

she is quite tragic.

[@phoenixjones660]

​@@worldwildwildwildI really want to! Scott brings that creepy charm that is perfect for Tom Ripley ❤

[@worldwildwildwild]

@@phoenixjones660 Thx. Be well.

[@majelthesurreal5723]

@@phoenixjones660 And the cinematography!!