The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett My rating: 4 of 5 stars I had never read a Hammett novel until now and, while I did enjoy it, I would be lying by omission if I did not say I like the movies so much better. I suspect this would be the case, too, with Hammett’s other famous novels, in which his snappy detectives are the most enjoyable and memorable aspect of the stories. Hammett’s writing is as crisp and clean as fresh-pressed linen, which suits his material. I found the book to be a real page-turner, in many ways. And yet . . . * I think whether readers enjoy Hammet’s writing must depend on whether they are truly a…
