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

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I saw the movie first and this book is so much better. Ripley is a psychopath you get behind and want to succeed. The author has masterfully crafted a villain we fall in love with. Ripley is James Bond charming and as unhinged as the Joker form Batman.
Representation: There’s a lot of sexual tension between Ripley and the other male characters in the book