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But jim thompson s prose makes it clear that his characters are too stupid or predestined by the events. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A swelllooking babe by jim thompson 2015 0106 jim thompson on. A swelllooking babe takes place in an aging hotel staffed by downontheir luck people catering to a lowrent clientele.
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