In 2024 this isn't as shocking as I'm sure it was in 1952 when it came out, but it is still well paced and Lou's inner monologue is pitch perfect. If you like You by Caroline Kepnes, Lou walked so Joe could run, commercially. I enjoyed Lou's narration more than the relentless self indulgence and congratulation of Joe. And the conclusion? I feel like this kind of ending hadn't been done to death yet, so it was probably especially stunning. It still stands up.