- Paperback: 45 pages
- Publisher: Vintage Books; 1st Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Ed edition (1 Jan 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679733973
- ISBN-13: 978-0679733973
- Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 0.4 x 20.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,246,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Published on the centenary of Jim Thompson's birth, THE KILLER INSIDE ME has been an underground classic since its first publication in 1952.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A thoroughly absorbing read, completed in one sitting. Understanding the mind of a killer is no easy task (unless you are one of course), but Jim Thompson's narrative certainly gives a disturbing insight.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is actually a really good yarn. Written from the perspective of a fairly complex protagonist. The recent movie adaptation only serves to undermine how good this story is. This is most definitely a case of the book being better than the film. I recommend people read it to make their own judgement, not based on misguided preconceptions.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The best piece of Thompson I've read. Treating his psychopathic nature as an illness, Sheriff Lou Ford draws you deep into his twisted, double-life. His self awareness making the book all the more disturbing, I was torn between sympathy, respect and disgust throughout. You'd have to be as insane as Ford himself not to be gripped until the very end.
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Killer read
The Killer Inside Me is a curious read in that it manages to maintain its suspense throughout despite the unfolding of the story holding few surprises. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Rob Kitchin
predictable
A short book written sixty years ago when society wasn't aware of the many factors that can contribute to the severity of this psychological illness. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dr. David M. Williams
Deputy Ford American Psycho
I believe this book was first published in the 50's. I wonder if it caused a stir. If you enjoyed American Psycho, you'll probably like this as it is a view of a serial killer from... Read more
Published 8 months ago by vi
A truly scary psychopath - loved it.
I raced through this book - it is only 220 pages long - because it was action-packed from start to finish and had me gripped wondering what on earth could happen next. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Zola fan
gruesome and tense
Like watching Dr Who, you almost read this book between your fingers. It's gruesome and tense and the characters are vivdly drawn but it's the point of view that brings you in and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by CrimeHead
Norman Bate'ish
This is a fantastic book. It was brought to my attention after watching the film, which I thought was fantastic. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. R. Safadi
Decent Book
Jim Thompson was recommended to me a while ago by someone who noticed I had tastes in 'hard boiled' fiction. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Cuban Heel
Powerful stuff. Jim Thompson at his best
Subject matter distressing from the mind of a psychopath as envisaged by Jim Thompson. Slick dialogue and humour amidst the horror. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Barry C. Chapple
Playboy's pick for best manly read? C'mon, man! You can do better than...
(Originally published at Basil & Spice)
I first heard of this book while reading a short article in Playboy magazine about the best books for real men. Read more
I first heard of this book while reading a short article in Playboy magazine about the best books for real men. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Gary Taylor
the killer got inside me!!!
this was a great book really engaging and like other crime noverls from the killers perspective the empathy and drama that you feel revolves around wanting the killer, in this case... Read more
Published 23 months ago by mcalladine
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