Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Dashiell Hammett
1989-07-17
Dashiell Hammett's classic The Thin Man introduced the world to Nick and Nora Charles, further made famous by the popular Thin Man films. With a new introduction by Denise Mina.
Nick Charles seems to find trouble wherever he goes. He thinks his sleuthing days are behind him when Julia Wolf, a former acquaintance, turns up dead. Nick—thanks to some persuasion from his enchanting wife, Nora—finds himself falling back into old habits and making a few polite inquiries. The prime suspect, Julia’s lover and boss Clyde Miller Wynant, has vanished without a trace. Everyone is after him, but Nick is not so sure Wynant is the culprit. And when another dubious figure bursts into their bedroom, waving a loaded handgun, it seems Nick and Nora’s adventure is only just beginning.
Nick and Nora Charles are among Dashiell Hammett’s most alluring creations: a rich, glamourous couple who solve homicides in between wisecracks and martinis. At once knowing and unabashedly romantic, The Thin Man is a murder mystery that doubles as a sophisticated comedy of manners.
Hammett's 'The Thin Man' is a delightful romp through the world of Nick and Nora Charles, a couple whose banter is as sharp as the cases they solve. The narrative is a sparkling gem, with a wit that dances on the page and a charm that's as intoxicating as the cocktails they sip. It's a refreshing departure from the darker tones of Hammett's other works, yet it retains the same masterful storytelling that draws you in and refuses to let go. A perfect blend of mystery and merriment, it's a book that leaves you with a smile and a sense of camaraderie with its debonair protagonists.
