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The Talented Mr. Ripley

Book • 1955

Patricia Highsmith

The Talented Mr. Ripley is a 1955 novel by Patricia Highsmith that follows Tom Ripley, a young American con artist who travels to Italy to persuade Dickie Greenleaf to return home.

As Ripley becomes increasingly obsessed with Dickie's lifestyle, he commits a series of crimes to assume his identity.

The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the blurred lines between reality and deception.

Highsmith's portrayal of Ripley as a charismatic yet amoral character has captivated readers and inspired numerous adaptations.

Mentioned by

Matthew Yglesias

Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Mentioned by

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as a novel about a sociopathic killer who has no interior life at all.

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Mentioned by

Matthew Yglesias

as a book he loves and has seen adapted into a movie.

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Mentioned by

Terry Gross

as the author of the novel adapted into the Netflix series "Ripley."

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as the best adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's story, noting its deep and rich capture of her work.

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as one of his favourite examples of the doppelganger genre, adapted into a film by Anthony Mengele.

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Bill Simmons

when discussing movies with

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Mentioned by

Terry Gross

as the author of the novel adapted into the Netflix series "Ripley."

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Mentioned by

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when discussing the complexity of separating an author's life from their fiction.

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Mentioned by

Terry Gross

as the author of the novel adapted into the Netflix series "Ripley."

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