The Comfort of Strangers
by Ian McEwanliterary work· published 1981
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Colin and Mary are lovers on holiday in Italy, their relationship becoming increasingly problematic as they become increasingly alienated from one and other. They move from place to place in this foreign land but seemingly without aim or purpose and more, seemingly bored and without attachment. Then they meet a man named Robert and his wife, Caroline, who is crippled. Colin and Mary seem happy for the diversion--happy to meet another couple that takes the focus of off them (off of each other) for a while. Things become strange (and stranger yet; one could say horrific) when they attempt to leave: Robert and Caroline insist that they stay with them for a while longer.
Adaptations (1)
The Comfort of Strangers was adapted into a 1990 film.
The Comfort of Strangers1990 · film · 107 min · dir. Paul Schrader · IMDb ↗An Italian diplomat's son follows and seduces English lovers in Venice.
