In a message dated 10/22/07 8:38:54 AM,
stewart@stewartwilson.com writes:
>
> HAMMET is the first Gores I read, and I remember
very much enjoying it, but
> in retrospect, it is probably my least-liked novel
of his. Maybe I need to
> reread it.
>
I haven't read it, but the movie based on it works well to my
recollection. and has an ending with a similar feel to
Chinatown, albeit not as tragic. it actually brings a smile
to your face since it clearly leaves you with the impression
that this adventure was the author's inspiration for The
Maltese Falcon. that's not really a spoiler- it's evident
where the story's going early on
unless my memory fails me and I'm making this shit up out of
delirium. could be, it's been decades
John Lau
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