by Patricia Highsmith · Penguin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140172362
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Delve into the unsettling world of Tom Ripley, created by Patricia Highsmith. This psychological thriller introduces us to an amoral and charming character who is sent to Italy to persuade Dickie Greenleaf to return home. However, Ripley becomes obsessed with Greenleaf's life and will do whatever it takes to obtain it. With elegant prose and a plot full of unexpected twists, 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' is a fascinating exploration of identity, obsession, and the dark corners of the human psyche.
Patricia Highsmith was an American novelist and short story writer widely known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories in a career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations. Her writing was influenced by existentialist literature and questioned notions of identity and popular morality. She was dubbed "the poet of apprehension" by novelist Graham Greene.
