I read this in high school then again in my 30's. Then a book review in 2015 called the ultimate detective novel. At 217 pages this looked to be a quick read and it is/was. I couldn't put it down!
I think the movie is a classic, made more compelling because it is black and white, but (must I capitalize?) the book is even better!
The tough-guy detective, the slimmy, unpredictible scum he deals with, the women he treats with a certian self-distancing, and the era that is so far from my experience all contribute to the appeal.
I think the movie is a classic, made more compelling because it is black and white, but (must I capitalize?) the book is even better!
The tough-guy detective, the slimmy, unpredictible scum he deals with, the women he treats with a certian self-distancing, and the era that is so far from my experience all contribute to the appeal.
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