Pop. 1280 by Jim Thompson
Pop. 1280

Jim Thompson

Pop. 1280

Jim Thompson

187 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Nick Corey likes being the high sheriff of Potts County. But Nick has a few problems: like a loveless marriage, the pimps who torment him, and the honest man running against him in the upcoming elections. And it turns out that Nick isn't as amiabl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
funny 47%
mysterious 33%
tense 27%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
informative 5%
reflective 5%
adventurous 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 33%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 34% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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