Patricia Highsmith books in order
Patricia Highsmith (1921–1995) was an American novelist. She wrote five Tom Ripley novels, starting with The Talented Mr. Ripley (1955).
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Sagas by Patricia Highsmith
Every Patricia Highsmith book, by year
- 1950
Strangers on a Train
On screen: Strangers on a Train (1951 film) - 1952
The Price of Salt
On screen: Carol (2015 film) - 1955
The Talented Mr. Ripley
On screen: Purple Noon (1960); The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Ripley (Netflix, 2024) - 1970
Ripley Under Ground
On screen: Ripley Under Ground (2005 film) - 1974
Ripley's Game
On screen: The American Friend (1977); Ripley's Game (2002 film) - 1980
The Boy Who Followed Ripley
- 1991
Ripley Under Water
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Quick answers about Patricia Highsmith
Where should I start with Patricia Highsmith?
Start with The Talented Mr. Ripley (1955), the first of her five Tom Ripley novels. The 2024 Netflix series Ripley adapts that book, and the other four novels follow it in publication order.
Did Patricia Highsmith publish The Price of Salt under her own name?
No. The Price of Salt, a 1952 romance, was first published under the pen name Claire Morgan. The 2015 film Carol, directed by Todd Haynes, is a British-American adaptation of it.
Has The Talented Mr. Ripley been filmed before?
Yes. It was filmed in French as Purple Noon (1960), directed by René Clément, and as The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), directed by Anthony Minghella. The 2024 Netflix series Ripley adapts it too.