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rosekk's review against another edition
4.0
It was well done, and Ripley is an impressively built character. So far this is the only novel of it's kind that I've read, where the murderer doesn't get caught in the end (I'm curious to see if he does in one of the remaining novels featuring him). That in itself seemed pretty daring - I wasn't sure how the novel would feel resolved if Ripley wasn't caught.
irritablepowell's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
donafava's review against another edition
dark
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
4.0
praddington's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
chaoticmissadventures's review against another edition
4.25
Oh I loved this!! I didn't realize it was a series, and I am excited to continue Toms twisted journey.
I loved the setting of 1950s Italy and the players that moved in and out of the story, the stakes are high throughout. Thinking a lot about the time frame - how Tom was able to get away with so much more than he would today. I really enjoyed Highsmith's writing and story telling it is utterly compelling. Tom is very annoying especially at the beginning, and you see him start to grow into what he can be throughout, his confidence ebbing and waning as the situation changes. Often times him making things worst (beyond the general killing) for himself. Highsmith has created a fascinating multidimensional character with Ripley.
A perfect summer read.
I loved the setting of 1950s Italy and the players that moved in and out of the story, the stakes are high throughout. Thinking a lot about the time frame - how Tom was able to get away with so much more than he would today. I really enjoyed Highsmith's writing and story telling it is utterly compelling. Tom is very annoying especially at the beginning, and you see him start to grow into what he can be throughout, his confidence ebbing and waning as the situation changes. Often times him making things worst (beyond the general killing) for himself. Highsmith has created a fascinating multidimensional character with Ripley.
A perfect summer read.
sarahrice's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
verniy's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
isabelroper's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
imogenreads's review against another edition
4.0
This was so tense 😬 I can't believe he got away with it!! and there are more books
lindayukii's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book knowing next to nothing about the story. (Who was Mr Ripley? And why was he so talented?) Rather slow start but once it picked up, oh boy, did it pick up. So, so good.
Can't wait to see the cinematic adaptations, starting with Plein Solei, the French adaptation from 1960 with Alain Delon which I have actually seen ages ago! Also excited to see the famous adaptation with Matt Damon and Jude Law.
Can't wait to see the cinematic adaptations, starting with Plein Solei, the French adaptation from 1960 with Alain Delon which I have actually seen ages ago! Also excited to see the famous adaptation with Matt Damon and Jude Law.