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Red Harvest
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In Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett, the Continental Op, an unnamed detective from the Continental Detective Agency, investigates the murder of newspaper publisher Donald Wilsson in the corrupt mining town of Personville, nicknamed "Poisonville". As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of power struggles and organized crime, pitting four corrupt figures against one another, leading to violent confrontations and significant town upheaval. Contains references to intense violence, murder, and corruption.
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Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett is praised for its gritty, fast-paced narrative and hard-hitting prose, which have cemented its status as a cornerstone of the noir genre. Readers appreciate the complex plot and memorable characters. However, some find the relentless violence and morally ambiguous protagonist off-putting. Overall, it's a compelling, influential read in crime fiction.
Who Should Read Red Harvest?
Readers who enjoy gritty, fast-paced crime stories with complex characters and moral ambiguity will find Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett captivating. Fans of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep or James M. Cain's The Postman Always Rings Twice will appreciate the novel's hard-boiled prose and relentless action.
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Reading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
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