The Grifters by Jim Thompson

The Grifters

Jim Thompson

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction crime thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

To his friends, to his coworkers, and even to his mistress Moira, Roy Dillon is an honest, hardworking salesman. He lives in a cheap hotel just within his pay bracket. He goes to work every day. He has hundreds of friends and associates who could ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 50%
tense 41%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
adventurous 8%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.68

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