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The Talented Mr. Ripley (Ripley, Bk 1)
The Talented Mr Ripley - Ripley, Bk 1
Author: Patricia Highsmith
Ripley is back. This new publication of Patricia Highsmith's classic inaugurates the complete Ripley series at Norton. — Since his debut in 1955, Tom Ripley has evolved into the ultimate bad boy sociopath, influencing countless novelists and filmmakers. In this first novel, we are introduced to suave, handsome Tom Ripley: a young striv...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780393332148
ISBN-10: 0393332144
Publication Date: 6/2/2008
Pages: 288
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4 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 4
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reviewed The Talented Mr. Ripley (Ripley, Bk 1) on
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The quiet malignity of Ripley's personality really gave me the creeps-a good story
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reviewed The Talented Mr. Ripley (Ripley, Bk 1) on
I went in search of this book because of the movie. I must say that I found the book to be just "okay." Ms. Highsmith's Ripley was not an interesting character apart from being a pure sociopath. In my never to be humble opinion the movie took the somewhat dull elements and plot of a somewhat boring book and fleshed them out to add much more intrigue and tension. It was the book Ms. Highsmith would have written if she were a better writer. I don't recommend the book to fans of the movie. Sorry.
ehines avatar reviewed The Talented Mr. Ripley (Ripley, Bk 1) on + 29 more book reviews
Highsmith's most famous book, but reads as if she were just finding her form, by the end though you'll probably want to read more about Mr. Ripley.
reviewed The Talented Mr. Ripley (Ripley, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
So creepy and good.


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