Tag Archives: Big Read 2009
Sam Spade in Context
“The Maltese Falcon” written by Dashiell Hammett in 1930 created the iconic figure of the private eye that influenced many books, movies and TV shows. Hammett is credited with being the father of the “hard-boiled” detective novel. Previously, detectives had … Continue reading
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The Maltese Falcon: One Reader’s Review
To be honest, it took me a long time to get into Dashiell Hammett’s book. The storytelling is interesting and vivid — the pictures he paints! — but I found it difficult to relate to the characters. I struggled with … Continue reading
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The Maltese Falcon – Enjoying it!
I find the characters intriguing because each person in this book is unpredictable. Hammett creates all of these personalities to be mysterious and engaging. The time period in this book adds to the color of the story. I remember elevator … Continue reading
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