The Grifters by Jim Thompson

The Grifters

Jim Thompson

fiction crime thriller mysterious fast-paced

224 pages | first published 1963

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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 a...
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Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 60%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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