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The Talented Mr. Ripley
A young drifter in New York is sent to Italy to persuade a wealthy man's son to come home. He grows fascinated by the son's easy life, and begins to want it for himself.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1955
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 275
- Format
- Book 1 of 5 in Ripley
Read this if you enjoy a charming, amoral protagonist and want to watch a lie grow out of control.
Skip this if you need a hero to root for or a clear sense of justice at the end.
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Quick answers about The Talented Mr. Ripley
- What is The Talented Mr. Ripley about?
- A young drifter in New York is sent to Italy to persuade a wealthy man's son to come home. He grows fascinated by the son's easy life, and begins to want it for himself.
- Who should read The Talented Mr. Ripley?
- Read it if you enjoy a charming, amoral protagonist and want to watch a lie grow out of control. Skip it if you need a hero to root for or a clear sense of justice at the end.
- How long and how fast is The Talented Mr. Ripley?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 275 pages, first published in 1955.
- Does The Talented Mr. Ripley have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow The Talented Mr. Ripley for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Talented Mr. Ripley; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after The Talented Mr. Ripley?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Gone Girl, The Secret History, Rebecca.
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