The Talented Mr. Ripley
by Patricia Highsmith
Taste attributes: thrillercrimepsychologicaldramafresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricatelinearglossybig & variedself destruction/implosionsolving the riddle/not as it seemsfish out of water/culture clash
Boxlist takeA dark thriller that is fresh, intricate and heavy. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.1 / 5
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About This Book
The first of the acclaimed Ripley novels, this clever psychological thriller introduces the reader to Tom Ripley and his extraordinary modus operandi. Accepting a commission from a wealthy businessman to travel to Italy in an attempt to convince his wayward son to return to the United States, Ripley gradually develops a plan to assume the young man’s identity along with his bank account.
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- Author
- Patricia Highsmith
- Published
- 1955
- Pages
- 288
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