Strangers on a Train

Main Characters and Their Development

• Guy Haines - a young architect who is seeking a divorce from his wife to marry another woman. His life changes after meeting Charles Bruno, who proposes a murder exchange. Guy finds himself drawn into a dangerous game where his moral principles are put to the test.
• Charles Bruno - a wealthy and spoiled man who despises his father and dreams of his death. He proposes the murder swap to Guy to solve his problems. Bruno is manipulative and ruthless, with his actions becoming increasingly dangerous and unpredictable.
• Miriam Joyce Haines - Guy's wife, who refuses to grant him a divorce. She is portrayed as selfish and manipulative, and her actions become the catalyst for the events that unfold in the book.
• Anne Faulkner - Guy's love interest, who supports him through difficult times. She serves as a moral anchor for Guy and helps him cope with the consequences of his decisions.