What inspired Jim Thompson to set such a bleak, morally complex story in a small town?
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What inspired Jim Thompson to set such a bleak, morally complex story in a small town?
Did anyone else feel uncomfortable yet unable to look away during the protagonist's descent?
How do you think the town's small community atmosphere influences the character's actions?