233 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
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Language: English
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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 stories...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,382 reviews
Moods
adventurous 44%
funny 44%
lighthearted 30%
dark 23%
tense 18%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 23% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 59% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Gun violence, MisogynyModerate
Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Mental illness
233 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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 stories...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,382 reviews
Moods
adventurous 44%
funny 44%
lighthearted 30%
dark 23%
tense 18%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 23% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 59% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Gun violence, MisogynyModerate
Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Mental illness