A review by aygee
The Grifters by Jim Thompson

3.0

Really, what is all the positive fuss for this book about? It's an engaging read, but left no lasting impression. After finishing the book, I checked out the movie from the local library, and was even less impressed that the most interesting character--Carol, the concentration camp survivor--was reworked as a bit part. I've heard Thompson's good, but this introduction to his work left no real desire on me to read more, though I'll give Pop. 1280 a chance anyway.