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Save:Hard-boiled, brutal, and uncompromising, Red Harvest is a landmark of noir fiction - a bloody chess game in a town with no real winners. Essential reading if you want to see where gritty American crime fiction began.
In 'Red Harvest' by Dashiell Hammett, the Continental Op is summoned to Personville, a town overrun by corruption and violence. Upon arrival, he finds his client murdered and embarks on a mission to clean up the town by manipulating the various criminal factions to turn against each other. The narrative is fast-paced, filled with brutal action, double-crosses, and a high body count, all set in a gritty and corrupt environment. The writing style is hard-boiled and direct, with sharp language and a focus on the relentless pursuit of justice amidst a morally bankrupt society.
I first heard Personville called Poisonville by a red-haired mucker named Hickey Dewey in the Big Ship in Butte. He also called his shirt a shoit. I didn’t think anything of what he had done to the ci...January 1929•231 pages - #2
Save:Maria Kallio returns to her hometown as temporary sheriff to investigate the death of a local artist who fell from a copper mine's tower. The story unfolds as Maria delves into the mystery of whether the incident was an accident, suicide, or murder, with multiple suspects adding layers of intrigue. The setting of a small Finnish town, the character development of Maria Kallio, and the evocative descriptions create an interesting Finnish murder mystery with a pace that keeps readers engaged.
I’ve always had a good memory for smells. Sometimes, even years later, I’ll recall the scent of some person or place. When I think of spring, I remember the inviting smell of wet earth. Autumn I know...
