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mickeymole's review against another edition
2.0
What a boring book! Highsmith uses half of the words describing every step the characters take to every place they go. A travel book would have been more entertaining. I slogged through the mire of this one because I wanted to see if it would get better, and have a decent ending. It didn't in either case. I don't think I'll read the last Ripley novel. This one was just too awful.
vonfletchington's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jimmypat's review against another edition
4.0
The fourth book in the Ripley series is less of a thriller and more of a psychological portrait of the main character. Tom takes a young man under his wings in the hope of finding a kindred spirit. This book is unique in the series, where we see Tom realize that he is indeed different from others around him and he begins to have some pangs of conscience. Highsmith is clearly playing some games with her audience regarding identity and refuting the idea that Tom is gay while throwing him into some rather outre situations.
georgiaswad's review against another edition
3.0
fast paced, enjoyable and thicker with homoerotic subtext than can usually be expected from highsmith but, like ripley #3, just lacking that thread of suspense and intrigue that was so key to ‘the talented mr ripley’ - all my hopes are pinned on #5
boose's review against another edition
5.0
Kendimi uçurumdan atmak istiyorum, üzüntüden kafam patlayacak. Patricia bunu niye yaptın? NİYE?
quinndm's review against another edition
3.0
Patricia Highsmith tends to ramble on in this book; muddying up an intriguing story and creating scenarios that aren't that plausible.
However, it is still and enjoyable read and offers more insight into the character of Tom Ripley.
However, it is still and enjoyable read and offers more insight into the character of Tom Ripley.
digitalfaeiry's review against another edition
3.0
Not great, not terrible. I really loved Patricia Highsmith's writing style so I'll just quietly go on and read every book she's written. The plot was modest, the writing superb. Curious to see what's in store for the mysterious Tomme Ripley in the next, and last book!
sean001's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
aliesways's review against another edition
1.0
Just awful. This was just a disappointment following the superb Ripley's Game. I hated everything about this book, and this brought me off the series as a whole.
katescholastica's review against another edition
3.0
The first half of the book was very strong, but then there’s a long portion that drags on without much plot and leads to an oddly anticlimactic ending. But I do think it offers good development for Tom’s character.