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This was the selection for The Big Read. I found this book hard to get into, and easy to put down. I like the time period, but I haven't read much for detective stories. I am curious to read his other books. There were several parts I had to re-read because I didn't quite understand or make sure I didn't overlook. The ending did a great job of putting this all together.
I didn't especially like the characters. Sam Spade is the hero of this, but not someone I could easily identify with or even wan ...more
I didn't especially like the characters. Sam Spade is the hero of this, but not someone I could easily identify with or even wan ...more

Aug 15, 2010
Brad
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really liked it
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Oct 19, 2016
Andrea
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it was amazing
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