A review by questingnotcoasting
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

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

4.0

 I've been meaning to read this for years and luckily I thought it was worth the wait. I found the themes of obsession and identity really interesting and Tom Ripley is a fascinating main character. While I was never exactly rooting for him, I still found myself occasionally forgetting about his crimes as I became immersed in his life. I obviously knew it was a thriller and I had a rough idea of the story but I found it more stressful than I was anticipating. I've read the blurbs for the others in the series and I don't feel particularly drawn to read them but I'm glad I've at least read this one. 
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