![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While the latter is easy to dismiss, the other two are the last substantial pieces of fiction completed by Hammett. Rivett, brings together two substantial original prose pieces by Dashiell Hammett that served as the basis for the first two Thin Man sequels and a brief outline for another that was never made. This critical edition, edited by Richard Layman and Julie M. Nora Charles: “Wait till you see me on the other side” Nick Charles: “Did I ever tell you that you’re the most fascinating woman this side of the Rockies? I submit this review for Bev’s Golden Age Vintage Mystery Challenge Katie’s Book to Movie Challenge at the Doing Dewey blog (for links, click here) and Tuesday’s Overlooked Film meme over at Todd Mason’s Sweet Freedom blog. Rivett shows, Hammett was heavily involved in writing the first 2 sequels. But as this fascinating collection by Richard Layman and Julie M. ![]() This has been exacerbated by the perceived devaluation of his work as the series of movie adaptations went on and on. Absurd as it may seem, there are those who don’t think the delightful screwball mysteries featuring Nick and Nora Charles really belong in the oeuvre of hardboiled master, Dashiell Hammett. ![]()
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