255 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099283683
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Tom Ripley detested murder, unless it was absolutely necessary. If possible, he preferred someone else to do the dirty work. In this case, a victim of a fatal disease, who will murder for a reward in order to provide for his young widow and child.
Community Reviews Summary of 315 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 50%
sad 25%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
emotional 6%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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255 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099283683
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Tom Ripley detested murder, unless it was absolutely necessary. If possible, he preferred someone else to do the dirty work. In this case, a victim of a fatal disease, who will murder for a reward in order to provide for his young widow and child.
Community Reviews Summary of 315 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 50%
sad 25%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
emotional 6%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.