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The Complete Ripley Novels by Patricia Highsmith

cathepsut's review against another edition

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5.0

I read the Ripley books many years ago, long before the pretty good movie The Talented Mr Ripley with Matt Damon. I think I've seen a movie version of Ripley's Game as well, with John Malkovitch, but don't remember much if it.

It was the first time that I encountered a hero that was so unapologetically bad and very likeable to boot. As far as I remember, these books are not high octane or extremely suspenseful, they are more character studies than thrillers and very well written.

bookish_rex's review against another edition

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adventurous dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

yesster's review against another edition

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4.0

me gustó como sigue la serie de Ripley...

rumireads's review

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challenging dark funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

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