Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

65 reviews

manirlacis's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

ļoti jautri!!!!! man tā patīk, kā uzrakstīts, čiepa ir lieliska rakstniece, es gribu visu viņu izlasīt!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

rebeccaquinton's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicide, and Murder

neali's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Misogyny

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Toxic friendship

c8lin's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

ayamesai's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

alylentz's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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

4.0

Enjoyable and tough to put down once you've started! A great suggestion for readers who want to get into classics but tend to find them intimidating... language was approachable and it keeps a good pace.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Homophobia

nathaliesurya's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

hannah_stoch's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

audreytallulah's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence

houndoflove1985's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Homophobia and Biphobia