The Kill-Off by Jim Thompson

The Kill-Off

Jim Thompson

202 pages first pub 1957 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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Many people hated Luane Devore in the tiny New England town where she lived – the town handyman, trapped by a strange marriage to a psychotic older woman; the gorgeous band singer, willing to do anything to foster her 'career'; the respected docto...

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Community Reviews

3.43
based on 60 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

dark: 50%

reflective: 50%

tense: 50%


Pace

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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

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Character

Strong character development?

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No

Loveable characters?

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No

Diverse cast of characters?

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Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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