10 Books Similar to The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

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The Talented Mr. Ripley

by Patricia Highsmith (1955)

3.92(150 ratings)

The first of the acclaimed Ripley novels, this clever psychological thriller introduces the reader to Tom Ripley and his extraordinary modus operandi. Accepting a commission from a wealthy businessman to travel to Italy in an attempt to convince his wayward son to return to the United States, Ripley gradually develops a plan to assume the young man’s identity along with his bank account.

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The Big Sleep

by Raymond Chandler (1939)

3.73(305)

This classic crime novel shares the morally ambiguous atmosphere and complex plot of 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'.

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Untamed Shore

by Cornelia Read (2020)

3.86(18)

Similar to 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', this novel involves an outsider drawn into a dangerous, deceptive world.

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Eileen

by Ottessa Moshfegh (2015)

3.54(204)

Like 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', this book features a deeply flawed, unforgettable protagonist with questionable motives.

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Social Creature

by Tara Isabella Burton (2018)

3.15(20)

This novel echoes 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' with its dark exploration of obsession and dangerous, intense relationships.

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