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I haven't read Who Killed Bob Teal?, but I have read several other Hammett short stories and novellas (Red Harvest, Dane Curse, The Glass Key, etc.). I have to say that they are all a pale shadow of The Maltese Falcon. I'm wondering if his entire reputation is based on that single success. I've not read anything by him that is nearly as good - with the possible exception of The Thin Man.
But I'm willing to be persuaded otherwise. Based on your recommendation, GA, I'll give Teal a try. Mike |
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"You wake up in Singapore. There’s a man in the bed next to you, but at least he’s dead, so you don’t have to worry about making small talk." No problem Mike - happy to share the Hammett. It seems like Wildside only offers each collection on their site for a limited time, for some reason. |
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