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Ripley Under Water
- A Virago Modern Classic
- Narrated by: Adam Sims
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
Ripley Under Water is a psychological thriller by Patricia Highsmith, the last in her series of five books known as the 'Ripliad'.
'The Ripley books are marvellously, insanely readable' THE TIMES
'What whitens your knuckles as you read is the game Ripley plays, his ploys and dodges' SUNDAY TIMES
'Ripley is back, as polite and lethal as ever' TIME OUT
Tom Ripley is quietly living in luxury at his chateau at Villeperce. Tom Ripley passes his leisured days tending the dahlias, practicing the harpsichord and enjoying the company of his lovely wife, Heloise. Never mind the bloodstains on the basement floor.
He has a past, however, that would not bear too much close scrutiny. He is certain that he has covered his tracks where murder and forgery are concerned. But when a certain American couple move in next door, he soon realises his every move is being shadowed. When menacing coincidences begin to occur, a spiralling contest of sinister hints and mutual terrorism ensues, resulting in one of Patricia Highsmith's most elegantly harrowing novels to date.
Ripley fears his secrets may be discovered and he will stop at nothing to prevent that from happening . . .
'The No.1 Greatest Crime Writer' THE TIMES
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- Jason
- 12-06-20
This is the end!
It’s over! A really fantastic finale well worth your time. Perfect narration, great tone and delivery, flawless accents.
Really pure pure plot not too much nonsense. Tom is at his peak Ripley as the world crashes around him. So relieved to have got to the end knowing Patricia did a perfect job. I recommend this Highsmithly.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-12-22
Enthralling plots
Listened so many times, highsmith’s writing never fails to capture you, this might be the best in the ripley series
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- 24-10-24
Not as conclusive as I might have liked.
The past comes back to haunt Ripley and Patricia Highsmith retrospectively saves the weakest entry in the franchise, by tying things to the events of the second book.
The book starts with a great premise: What if someone suspected Ripley of all his misdeeds and decided to make him squirm?
Unfortunately the opportunity is a little wasted as things don't quite pay off in a satisfyingly or conclusive way.
Still, judging the series as a whole: I loved my time with Ripley.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-06-24
Another disappointing Ripley story
Good characters (Pritchard was a fascinating villain initially), good scene setting but my god what a stupid story. Not much happens in a very wordy fashion. Glad the series is over tbh
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- Veronica Peel
- 16-09-24
Reminded me of Gatsby
Is it just me or was the end completely inconclusive? I wonder what his relationship with Eloise was like too?
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