
In 'The Talented Mr. Ripley,' Tom Ripley is sent to Europe by Dickie Greenleaf's father in an attempt to persuade Dickie to return home. Instead, Ripley becomes obsessed with Dickie and decides to take over his life, leading to a series of deceptions and close calls that create suspense throughout the novel. The story delves into the chilling portrayal of a young man's descent into becoming a serial killer, showcasing themes of paranoia, narcissism, and manipulation.
The narrative follows Ripley's calculated actions as he navigates through Europe, inserting himself into Dickie's life and facing the consequences of his immoral decisions. Patricia Highsmith's writing style is described as clinical yet engaging, offering readers a glimpse into Ripley's mind and his twisted motivations, creating a suspenseful and thrilling reading experience.
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Triggers/content warnings include themes of murder, deception, sociopathy, and psychological manipulation, which may be disturbing to some readers.
From The Publisher:
'He is using you for what you are worth'
Tom Ripley wants money, success, and the good life - and he's willing to kill for it.Struggling to stay one step ahead of his creditors, and the law, Ripley leaps at the chance to start afresh on a free trip to Europe. But when his new-found happiness is threatened, his response is as swift as it is shocking.
This is the first in Highsmith's classic series featuring the character of Tom Ripley. The Talented Mr Ripley also inspired the Academy Award-winning film starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law.
One of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World.
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Mr. Ripley es uno de esos caracteres en literatura que tienen una voz propia, lejos de los cliches que afectan a este tipo de personajes, Mr. Ripley siempre sorprende.
Una novela por otro lado muy normal, pero entrar en el mundo interior de Ripley es tan interestante que uno no puede mas que adorarla.
About the Author:
Patricia Highsmith was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1921 but moved to new York when she was six. In her senior year she edited the college magazine, having decided to become a writer at the age of sixteen. Her first novel Strangers on a Train, was made into a famous film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1951. Patricia Highsmith died in Locarno, Switzerland in 1995. Her last novel Small g: A Summer Idyll was published posthumously just over a month later.
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