Beautiful Shadow: A Life of Patricia Highsmith — Audiobook
Beautiful Shadow: A Life of Patricia Highsmith is an unabridged English audiobook by Andrew Wilson, narrated by Laurel Lefkow. It draws on Highsmith’s diaries, notebooks, letters and accounts from people close to her to explore connections between her life and fiction.
At a glance
- Biography of Patricia Highsmith based on her personal papers and material from close friends and lovers.
- Examines links between Highsmith’s life and her fiction.
- Unabridged narration by Laurel Lefkow.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged presentation preserves the full 21-hour-and-54-minute audiobook rather than a shortened edition.
- The stated source material includes diaries, notebooks and letters, offering a biographical focus on the relationship between life and creative work.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 21 hours and 54 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Andrew Wilson |
| Narrator | Laurel Lefkow |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 18 Mar. 2021 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in Patricia Highsmith’s life and the background to her fiction.
- Those seeking a long-form, unabridged biography narrated in English.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a short introduction or a print edition.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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The listing reports an aggregate rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings; 63% are five-star and 8% are one- or two-star. This indicates a generally favourable rating distribution alongside some lower scores, but the available evidence gives no comments explaining listeners’ experiences or the reasons for their ratings.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The author is Andrew Wilson and the narrator is Laurel Lefkow.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 21 hours and 54 minutes.
Is it abridged?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
What does the biography draw on?
Its description says it draws on Highsmith’s diaries, notebooks and letters, along with material from close friends and lovers.
