The Talented Mr. Ripley (Ripley, #1)
by Patricia Highsmith
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 16.5K reader ratings. First published in 1955. The book spans 320 pages.
About The Talented Mr. Ripley
Since his debut in 1955, Tom Ripley has evolved into the ultimate bad boy sociopath, influencing countless novelists and filmmakers. In this first novel, we are introduced to suave, handsome Tom Ripley: a young striver, newly arrived in the heady world of Manhattan in the 1950s. A product of a broken home, branded a "sissy" by his dismissive Aunt Dottie, Ripley becomes enamored of the moneyed world of his new friend, Dickie Greenleaf. This fondness turns obsessive when Ripley is sent to Italy to bring back his libertine pal but grows enraged by Dickie's ambivalent feelings for Marge, a charming American dilettante. A dark reworking of Henry James's The Ambassadors, The Talented Mr. Ripley—is up to his tricks in a 90s film and also Rene Clement's 60s film, "Purple Noon."
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patricia Highsmith |
| Published | 1955 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,536 |
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What genre is The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Talented Mr. Ripley worth reading?
Based on 16.5K reader ratings, The Talented Mr. Ripley has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley has 320 pages.
Who wrote The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley was written by Patricia Highsmith. It was first published in 1955.
What is the ISBN for The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The ISBN-13 for The Talented Mr. Ripley is 9780393332150.0.
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