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A review by _polaris_
The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
adventurous
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I really struggled with the book.
Tom Ripley is unbelievable unlovable as a Character. And I would go so far as to say that I almost don't know who he is. He is always putting on a mask to get what he wants.
The story switches in pace a lot. From long very slow (boring) passages ,to very fast and intense ones.
It can be very interesting but only in parts
Tom Ripley is unbelievable unlovable as a Character. And I would go so far as to say that I almost don't know who he is. He is always putting on a mask to get what he wants.
The story switches in pace a lot. From long very slow (boring) passages ,to very fast and intense ones.
It can be very interesting but only in parts
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Homophobia