Sign in with Facebook
Diane Barnes's Reviews > The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Talented Mr. Ripley (Ripley, #1)
by
by
I'm giving this novel 5 big stars because while I was reading I was not in my apartment trying to isolate from Covid-19, but in Italy involved in all sorts of crime and deception and trying to stay one step ahead of suspicious friends and the police. I was able to pick up some pointers if I ever sink low enough to do what Tom Ripley did, but I doubt that will ever happen. It was a lot of fun to read about though, complete with moments of panic, pounding heart, and cold chills. This was my first book by The Talented Ms. Highsmith, and I fully appreciate her skills and reputation.
I have been trying to concentrate on comfort reads during this time, and this was a foray into different territory, but worth every minute. Going onto my favorites list. Excuse me while I go search for this movie, without leaving my home, of course.
I have been trying to concentrate on comfort reads during this time, and this was a foray into different territory, but worth every minute. Going onto my favorites list. Excuse me while I go search for this movie, without leaving my home, of course.
Sign into ŷ to see if any of your friends have read
The Talented Mr. Ripley.
Sign In »
Reading Progress
March 4, 2016
– Shelved
March 4, 2016
– Shelved as:
to-read
February 3, 2019
– Shelved as:
a-team-group-reads
April 12, 2020
–
Started Reading
April 15, 2020
– Shelved as:
favorites
April 15, 2020
–
Finished Reading
Comments Showing 1-31 of 31 (31 new)
date
newest »
newest »
Books that take us out of ourselves. What we most definitely need right now. Good review, Diane.
Yes, Pedro. Read it now! I am predicting you will love it too.
Have you read this Diane? I did not expect to be so invested in this, so it was a pleasant surprise.
I'm glad that you loved this novel, Diane. I read the series years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Highsmith is a good author, and her other books are worth reading too. Let us know how you like the movie.
Great review, Diane.This is the only Highsmith that I have read. I have meant to follow it up with another, but never have.
By the way, I saw the movie before I read the book and thought it was well-done, too. I think you will like it.
I saw the movie long ago, Howard, probably when it was first released, but for the life of me, could not remember anything but the cast. So the ending was a complete surprise.
TBV, how do the other books in the series hold up to this one?
Your review was clever and fun, Diane.
Fabulous review, Diane! Gosh, Highsmith had a gift of making me feel some sort of kinship with Tom - it was very eerie! I really enjoyed watching the film afterwards as well.I'll second your prediction re: Pedro - this seems right up his alley!
Ha! Ingenious review Diane! REALLY want to get to this one now.
It's a great book. Fab review Diane! Which version of the movie are you planning to watch?
Glad you enjoyed this! Comfort reading has been my current plan as well. I’ve only watched this movie but I think I should read the book as well!
Diane wrote: "TBV, how do the other books in the series hold up to this one?"Diane, I read them a long time ago so I don't remember the detail, but I remember enjoying them at the time and I also liked some of her other books which weren't part of the series.
Thanks everyone. The movie with Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwenneth Paltrow is available on Netflix, so that's easy.
So glad you found the perfect book to get you through the day. She does have a way of making your heart skip a beat.
Loved this book and the whole Ripley series.
Diane, this sounds like a great diversion!
It certainly was, Lisa!
Good review, Diane. Remind me never to go to Venice with you. I’d hate to “fall� in the canal with all those notes you took. 😉
You never know when you have to hit someone with an ashtray on the spur of the moment!
I only got one book further in this series but the movie is pretty great in my opinion. And of course it has Philip Seymour Hoffman, whose death I still grieve greatly.
I loved the movie too, even with the few changes they made. The casting was perfect!
My first, too, and I wouldn't have finished save for the fact I had the audiobook and listened while cooking. Totally different reaction--and it's fun seeing all the different reactions! 😊
Jan, it's really not my usual kind of book either, but for some reason it was just what I needed at the time.
Diane wrote: "Jan, it's really not my usual kind of book either, but for some reason it was just what I needed at the time."No, Diane, I know it's really that you're a latent would-be sociopath -- not ! 🤣 The furthest thing from it. 🌻 We never know for sure what we'll like until we try it, do we?
You really had fun with this one, Diane. Good for you. ☺️
Maybe I AM a latent sociopath!
No, I don’t think you are, Diane. 😌
This review is such a great time capsule - I'm glad I found it.
Great review.
Be safe and well.