The Talented Mr. Ripley (Ripley, #1)

by Patricia Highsmith

Most Americans are so noisy.

Funny!

He had seen two original Picasso drawings in the hall.

Really!

Through an open window, Tom had a glimpse of a disorderly table with a typewriter on it.

fly a helicopter,

One of this loser's skills was being able to fly a helicopter? I don't think so.

slightly high on wine just after lunch,

I guess you used to be able to be "high" on alcohol. Different time, no one would say that today I don't think.

It was only twelve-forty, hours until dark.

Odd wording. Maybe at times.