The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (Classics Edition)

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In this episode, Liz and Grace read Patricia Highsmith’s “The Talented Mr Ripley” and discuss why it’s been considered a classic. Is Tom the villain, or the hero of the book? Why do we find ourselves rooting for him? What made Patricia Highsmith so radical? And why are we still talking about her work? These are just some of the questions they ask in the podcast. Website: ⁠https://isthisbookaclassic.my.canva.site/⁠All links can be found on our Instagram: @isthisbookaclassicpodcastCover art: @jinny_lee_photographyMusic: Isla Cummings

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