The Thin Man

 

Today's post is on The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett. It is 201 pages long and is published by Vintage Crime. The cover has Nick and Nora on it being elegant. The intended reader is someone who likes classic mysteries, clever characters, and humorous dialog. There is very mild foul language, no sex, and mild violence in this novel. The story is told from first person close of the main character, Nick Charles. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Nick and Nora Charles are Hammett's most enchanting creations, a rich, glamorous 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. 

Review- A classic and genre creating novel that stands the test of time. Nick and Nora are in New York for the Christmas holidays, when Nick is contacted by an old client who is asking for his help. Then the reader meets some of the weirdest cast of characters ever written. From the client's daughter to her neurotic mother and brother with enough red herrings to make a meal, Nick and Nora flirt, drink, and snark their way through this mystery and they are so much fun to travel with. The mystery is good and created the genre of a couple who works together to solve a mystery and flirt on the way. If you have not read The Thin Man, do yourself a great favor and read it soon. I highly recommend this novel. 

I give this novel a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for this review and I borrowed this novel from my local library.