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_fallinglight_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, and Homophobia
kimveach's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I've had this on my TBR list since the movie came out in 1999, and now I've finally read it. I doubt that I would have liked this book twenty-some years ago. It's a character study of Tom Ripley rather than a plot-heavy mystery, which I prefer. Having seen the movie, I was willing to give the book the time needed to appreciate the inner workings of Tom's mind.
I'm also looking forward to reading more Ripley books and some of her others.
I'm also looking forward to reading more Ripley books and some of her others.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Classism, Terminal illness, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Chronic illness, Death, Gaslighting, Blood, and Toxic friendship
jay_hobday's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Murder, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Grief, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gaslighting, Gore, Cancer, Mental illness, and Homophobia
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