Return of the Thin Man by Julie M. Rivett, Richard Layman, Dashiell Hammett

241 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Dashiell Hammett was a crime writer who elevated the genre to true literature, and The Thin Man was Hammett's last--and most successful--novel. Following the enormous success of "The Thin Man" movie in 1934, Hammett was commissioned to write stori...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 80%
funny 80%
tense 60%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
informative 20%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.47

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