The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Ripley #1

Patricia Highsmith

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

249 pages | first published 1955

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Tom Ripley is struggling to stay one step ahead of his creditors and the law, when an unexpected acquaintance offers him a free trip to Europe and a chance to start over.Ripley wants money, success and the good life and he's willing to kill for it...
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Summary of 4855 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
tense 73%
mysterious 60%
adventurous 46%
reflective 14%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 34% | No: 29%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.83

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