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

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