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Milo
i would definitely read them in order. The Talented Mr. Ripley establishes the basis for his character and subsequent behaviour.
Holger
The later novels (particularly the fourth and fifth) draw heavily on characters, relationships and events established in the first and second novel, also there is the character development of the titular Mr Ripley, so I would definitely recommend following the chronology.
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Gabriel Zimmerman
Yes. I read the second book first and ended up being so confused
Chris Mantell
Read in order. You get to know the characters and you find yourself wondering why you are hoping they don’t get caught.
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