The Grifters Review

The Grifters – Jim Thompson - Battered, Tattered, Yellowed, & Creased

A veteran grifter who works for a brutal mob boss, Bobo Justus. Her job involves placing large bets at racetracks to lower the odds on "long shots". The Grifters

Lilly’s estranged son, a "short-con" artist who operates small-scale scams involving quick-change tricks with currency. The Grifters – Jim Thompson - Battered, Tattered,

Roy’s girlfriend and a veteran of "long cons". She seeks a new partner to return to high-stakes scams and views Lilly as a rival. Themes & Style Roy’s girlfriend and a veteran of "long cons"

The narrative centers on a "twisted love triangle" of three con artists who live by deception, even with each other:

The work is characterized by its "ice-cold tone" and a "deceptively simple writing style" that portrays human brutality and the oppressive nature of poverty.