"The Talented Mr. Ripley" (novel by Patricia Highsmith)

"The Talented Mr. Ripley" by Patricia Highsmith is a psychological thriller centered on Tom Ripley, a young man with charm and intelligence who can impersonate others. When tasked with retrieving a wealthy friend's son from Europe, Ripley manipulates, deceives, and even commits murder to maintain his facade and attain wealth and success. The novel explores themes of identity, deception, and morality, highlighting how Ripley's cunning enables him to navigate and manipulate social situations while his true nature remains concealed. It’s a suspenseful study of obsession, ambition, and moral ambiguity.