The skilfully built up web of intrigue and tense atmosphere of this brilliant thriller had me gripped until 2.00 a.m. Tom Ripley is paid to travel to Italy (gorgeous settings!) on a mission - it's a chance to escape his meaningless New York life and improve his lot. His desperation to be needed and admired and his skewed perception of others take their toll, and events reveal a tormented, destructive character - with charm and talent!
(Victoria Grey-Edwards - bwl 14 July 2002 ) |
