Sunday, June 10, 2007

The Talented Mr. Ripley

"Tom put on old flannels, a turtleneck sweater, and desert boots, and left in the Alfa-Romeo."

I'm reading Ripley Under Ground, the sequel to The Talented Mr. Ripley. I love these books. A big part of the enjoyment for me is Highsmith's portrayal of an American expat in Europe. It makes me want to be independently wealthy, and able to indulge my good taste somewhere in southern Europe. Leisure and a bit of luxury, as Tom puts it.

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