Sometimes, when the movie is really good, it takes some enjoyment away from the book. This is especially the case if the book is a who dun-nit largely because you know who dun-nit. Not always nor often but in this case, it was the case for me.Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed The Maltese Falcon. Hammett's descriptions and characterizations are unparalleled. The pace is brisk. The old school vernacular is charming. The story is just plain cool.But that's the thin..
"The Maltese Falcon" is an American classic and the basis for one of histories best motion pictures. It is here where Hammett first introduces us to Sam Spade, a now historic Private Detective from an era of American history looked upon with nostalgia. The plot to this mystery is brilliantly crafted with none of the Agatha Christie tricks of last minute missing clues. Hammett's skill at writing dialouge to define character is unparralled. His a..
