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Crime/mysteries are one genre I've never had much luck with...I should probably try harder.
It might be worth starting/resuming with Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. They're more than just crime writers.
Ian wrote: "Crime/mysteries are one genre I've never had much luck with...I should probably try harder."
Ian wrote: "It might be worth starting/resuming with Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. They're more than just crime writers."
Thanks guys. I have heard of Chandler, but not Hammett, I see he wrote the Maltese Falcon. If I see either around I will grab them.
I haven't managed to track this one down - it's on my list. I heartily endorse the recommendation to try Chandler - he is terrific. Hammett is also good in a similar crime noir style.
I did find it amusing how much this book sticks to the trope that a highly homicide detective’s personal life must be a mess. The police detectives I’ve met have all had pretty normal family lives!
Mitchell wrote: "I did find it amusing how much this book sticks to the trope that a highly homicide detective’s personal life must be a mess. The police detectives I’ve met have all had pretty normal family lives!"
Agree. "...a bit too convoluted" for the sake of a story.
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Jun 21, 2025 05:18PM
Crime/mysteries are one genre I've never had much luck with...I should probably try harder.
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It might be worth starting/resuming with Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. They're more than just crime writers.
Ian wrote: "Crime/mysteries are one genre I've never had much luck with...I should probably try harder."Ian wrote: "It might be worth starting/resuming with Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. They're more than just crime writers."
Thanks guys. I have heard of Chandler, but not Hammett, I see he wrote the Maltese Falcon. If I see either around I will grab them.
I haven't managed to track this one down - it's on my list. I heartily endorse the recommendation to try Chandler - he is terrific. Hammett is also good in a similar crime noir style.
I did find it amusing how much this book sticks to the trope that a highly homicide detective’s personal life must be a mess. The police detectives I’ve met have all had pretty normal family lives!
Mitchell wrote: "I did find it amusing how much this book sticks to the trope that a highly homicide detective’s personal life must be a mess. The police detectives I’ve met have all had pretty normal family lives!"Agree. "...a bit too convoluted" for the sake of a story.
