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dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I found "The Killer Inside Me" by Jim Thompson a satisfyingly noir story about Lou Ford, a deputy sheriff in Central City, Texas who is a serial killer. The entire story is told by Lou with his interior dialog providing rationales and justifications for his actions. I hesitate to say that I enjoyed this book but I found it a quick and engaging story. Recommended if you are into noir.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicide, and Police brutality