Ripley's Game

About “Ripley's Game”

Tom Ripley, now in his middle age, lives on a French estate with his wealthy wife. He has built a life of comfort through a long history of criminal activities, including forgery and murder. Despite his success, Ripley feels restless and eager to return to his old ways. In Ripley's Game, published in 1974, he takes on a new challenge that allows him to both settle a score and assist a friend in committing a crime. The novel, the third in Highsmith's series, is noted for its psychological depth and dark humor. It also showcases Highsmith's talent for crafting complex characters, as seen in Ripley, a charming yet dangerous figure who foreshadowed later iconic villains. The book was praised for its clever use of genre conventions.