One of the better noir mystery classics, it might not be the deepest, most thought−provoking book in the world, but it sure packs one thrilling twist-filled adventure through the rotten nooks and crannies of old USA. Though, as per usual of such fiction, I find it to work a lot better as a movie, preferably with Humphrey Bogart in the lead role.
| Positive: | Negative: |
| Cool noir atmosphere | Hard to keep track of characters sometimes |
| Likable characters | Doesn’t stand out from other noir novels that much |
| Captivating plot | |
| Good pace |
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