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The Talented Mr. Ripley
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New School Classics- 1915-2005
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What Members Thought

MichelleCH
Feb 03, 2025 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: classics, suspense, kindle
The original psychopath, Tom Ripley. Before diving into the book, I had vague memories of the film adaptation starring Matt Damon—those subtle, eerie movements and the slow transformation of Tom Ripley into a confident con man.

At first, his character is somewhat of a mystery: an unassuming young man whose motivations are unclear. And why is sending those tax letters? But as he ingratiates himself with the wealthy elite and finds his footing in the world of deception, Ripley’s true nature begins
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Robin Nenninger
I must like thrillers with twists and turns. This book has them and thensome.
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Jun 08, 2008 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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