The Cry of the Owl

Summary

The novel "The Cry of the Owl" by Patricia Highsmith tells the story of Robert Forester, a man trying to escape his failed life and divorce by moving to a small town. There, he begins watching a young woman named Jenny, who lives in a house on the edge of the woods. Robert finds solace in this activity, but soon his harmless fascination grows into something more. Jenny notices his presence and, instead of being frightened, shows interest in Robert. A strange friendship develops between them, gradually turning into a dangerous obsession. The situation becomes complicated when Jenny's ex-fiancé, Greg, starts suspecting Robert of ill intentions. Tension mounts, leading to tragic consequences when Greg dies under mysterious circumstances. Robert becomes the prime suspect, and his life turns into a nightmare. The novel explores themes of loneliness, paranoia, and the destructive consequences of obsessive ideas, creating an atmosphere of psychological thriller.