Pop. 1280 by Jim Thompson

Pop. 1280

Jim Thompson

231 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Nick Corey is a terrible sheriff on purpose. He doesn't solve problems, enforce rules or arrest criminals. He knows that nobody in tiny Potts County actually wants to follow the law and he is perfectly content lazing about, eating five meals a day...

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Community Reviews Summary of 320 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 26%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 13%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 69% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.89

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