The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson

The Killer Inside Me

Jim Thompson

244 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

Everyone in the small town of Central City, Texas loves Lou Ford. A deputy sheriff, Lou's known to the small-time criminals, the real-estate entrepreneurs, and all of his coworkers--the low-lifes, the big-timers, and everyone in-between--as the ni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,104 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
tense 73%
mysterious 53%
challenging 26%
reflective 19%
sad 17%
emotional 14%
funny 12%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 37%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.64

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