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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
Sam Spade is a 1930s private detective, he is hired by Miss Wonderley under false pretenses but very soon her true intentions are reveled.
She is one of many people searching for the Maltese Falcon, a statue of great value.
This was an almost entertaining read.
Unfortunately it was not for me.
She is one of many people searching for the Maltese Falcon, a statue of great value.
This was an almost entertaining read.
Unfortunately it was not for me.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Great detective story
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
mysterious
medium-paced
I didn't love this book but I appreciated it for what it is: a genre-defining classic.
Reading for the 2nd time and this novel which has been called the greatest American mystery remains out of all of the great Hammett books, definitely NOT my favorite. Both Continental Op novels plus the Thin Man are better for me. However, if you consider yourself a mystery buff, this is mandatory reading.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Anyone else revisiting breezy classics in these uncertain times? There's a real comfort in re-reading right now.