The Rip-Off
by Jim Thompson
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Author: Jim ThompsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-06-01
ISBN: 037570034X
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Vintage
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- ISBN13: 9780375700347
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of The Rip-Off
Book Review: Even the great Thompson blows one now and then
Summary: 1 Stars
This is Jim Thompson's attempt to write a funny book.
He should not have tried.
Whereas there are a few good comic juxtapositions, the basic fact is that the characters are unbelievable, unlikeable, and forgettable. The plot contrivances depend upon outrageous coincidences, unlikely motivations, and incompetent authorities.
Imagine the Munsters mixed with Elmore Leonard and you get a sense of what this book is like.
I've read most of his work. This is the first really bad one.
I suggest you don't waste your time as I did.
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