The Kill-Off by Jim Thompson

The Kill-Off

Jim Thompson

256 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction crime mystery adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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Luane Devore's days are numbered. All her neighbors in the declining seaside resort town of Manduwoc want her dead. Some, like her young husband Ralph and his girlfriend Danny, want the thousands of dollars she keeps hidden under the mattress she ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.44

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