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The Killer Inside Me

Jim Thompson
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The Killer Inside Me

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991

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Jim Thompson

The Killer Inside Me

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

244

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Texas • 1950s

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson is a noir crime novel that explores the mind of a seemingly mild-mannered deputy sheriff named Lou Ford in a small Texas town. The narrative delves into Lou's hidden and violent tendencies as he grapples with his dark side and the façade he presents to the community.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

25,261 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jim Thompson's The Killer Inside Me is lauded for its gripping narrative and sophisticated psychological depth, capturing readers with its disquieting portrayal of a small-town deputy sheriff's descent into violence. Critics praise Thompson's masterful storytelling and strong character development, though some feel the novel's intense brutality may not appeal to all readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Killer Inside Me?

Readers who revel in dark psychological thrillers with morally ambiguous protagonists will be enthralled by Jim Thompson’s The Killer Inside Me. Comparable to fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley, they appreciate complex characters and gritty, suspenseful narratives.

4.0

25,261 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

244

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Texas • 1950s

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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