
A dark crime novel by Jim Thompson, exploring gritty human struggles and moral ambiguity.
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A dark crime novel by Jim Thompson, exploring gritty human struggles and moral ambiguity.
"Je m'appelle Nick Corey. je suis le shérif d'un patelin habité par des soûlauds, des fornicateurs, des incestueux, des feignasses, et des salopiaux de tout acabit. Mon épouse me hait, ma maîtresse m'épuise et la seule femme que j'aime me snobe. Enfin, j'ai une vague idée que tous les coups de pied qui se distribuent dans ce bas monde, c'est mon postère qui les reçoit. Eh bien, les gars, ça va cesser. Je ne sais pas comment, mais cet enfer va cesser." Shérif de Pottsville, village de 1 275 âmes,...
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes, not central to the plot. To sexual coercion, not central or graphic.
Frequent violence with graphic depictions, central to the crime narrative.
Moderate use of strong language, recurring but not pervasive.
Alcohol and drug use depicted, often in a cautionary context.
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Minor social commentary on class and morality, not dominant.
Brief mentions of despair or ideation, not depicted on-page.
Moderate depictions of emotional and physical cruelty in relationships. To sexual coercion, not central or graphic.
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