The Talented Mr. Ripley, Patricia Highsmith (4.0)
While books often have unlikeable protagonists, it’s rare to actively root against the main character as I found myself doing in this book. That being said, Tom Ripley is a very unique and interesting character and the book is well worth reading. His ability to turn his lies (by repeating them to himself) into what he is determined is the truth is chilling. This is a well written character exposition of a young man on the edge of high society determined to get himself where he belongs, regardless of how it has to be done. Wonderful descriptions of Italy abound as well. And yes, I did reach back to reread this after reading the homage by Emily Gray Tedrowe. I had forgotten how horrifying the original was!
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