A Hell of a Woman by Jim Thompson

A Hell of a Woman

Jim Thompson

208 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Frank "Dolly" Dillon has a job he hates, working sales and collections for Pay-E-Zee Stores, a wife named Joyce he can't stand, and an account balance that barely allows him to pay the bills each month. Working door-to-door one day, trying to eke ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 57%
tense 57%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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