The Talented Mr. Ripley appears in 12 book lists

By Patricia Highsmith,

The Talented Mr. Ripley appears in 12 book lists on Shepherd.

The best books where a character pretends to be someone they’re not (and we’re waiting for them to get caught out)

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The best noir and psychological suspense novels by women

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The best novels about ruthless social climbers

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The best books that get you up close and personal with a killer

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The best non-travel, European travel books with descriptive writing that takes you on a journey

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The best thrillers to educate, illuminate, and escape into guilt-free

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The best novels about underdogs on a doomed mission

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The best books about secrets, lies, deception and double lives

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The best books that destroy some devious scoundrel

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The best books on psycho killers

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The best thought-provoking thrillers

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The best crime novels for fans of slow burn psychological suspense

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The best crime novels for fans of slow burn psychological suspense
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The best books about secrets, lies, deception and double lives

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