The Grifters by Jim Thompson

The Grifters

Jim Thompson

224 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction crime thriller mysterious fast-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
sad 28%
challenging 21%
emotional 21%
reflective 21%
funny 14%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 28%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.69

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