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The Talented Mr. Ripley

Patricia Highsmith

  • 288 pages · about 5 hours
  • First published 1955
  • 71 editions
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1 About this book

The first of the acclaimed Ripley novels, this clever psychological thriller introduces the reader to Tom Ripley and his extraordinary modus operandi. Accepting a commission from a wealthy businessman to travel to Italy in an attempt to convince his wayward son to return to the United States, Ripley gradually develops a plan to assume the young man’s identity along with his bank account.

Good for readers who want: a mystery and a thriller.

  • Mystery
  • Serial murders
  • Serial murderers
  • Murder
  • Thrillers
  • Criminals
  • Great britain
  • Psychopaths

2 About Patricia Highsmith

1921–1995

Patricia Highsmith (born Mary Patricia Plangman; January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer widely known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories in a career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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