Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

27 reviews

kimveach's review against another edition

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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Death, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Classism, Chronic illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Blood, Terminal illness, and Alcohol

nunchikoi's review against another edition

dark funny tense fast-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

4.5

Super compelling page-turner! This was the first novel in my Modern Novels class, and what a great start: Highsmith does waste a word, truly. Her writing drips in excess, but it's appropriate for a story about class and wealth. We are treated with lavish descriptions of Europe and its culture, art, and architecture, while a dark, quick-footed darkness stalks its streets.

Ripley was not super likeable to me, but I like watching reading as he waxed and waned from pathetic to a predator. This is a really well-crafted story that is bittersweet for both readers who cheer him on, or pray for his downfall.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Homophobia

The movie adaptation of this book has a queerer lens and focus. This book is more focused on classism and materialism.

stateofhailey's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Classism, Toxic friendship, Homophobia, and Misogyny

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Homophobia

Minor: Cancer and Ableism

poirot's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Alcohol

bookishbeccahale's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Murder

tomato_bisque's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Fast paced crime fiction that centers around a complete sociopath. We get to see his messed up logic and how easily able he can slip into any role. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship

Moderate: Homophobia

jay_hobday's review against another edition

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Murder, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Grief, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gaslighting, Gore, Cancer, Mental illness, and Homophobia

rhysteven's review against another edition

dark funny 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

So gay - loved!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Homophobia

alaskaisnotdead's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective 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

One of my favourite books from now on. I just loved it. 
The main character is so conflicted yet so relatable in a way. I was thinking: I understand what you’re feeling just not how you’re acting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Homophobia

undersea's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia