Search - The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon
Author: Dashiell Hammett
The Maltese Falcon is considered Dashiell Hammett's finest novel. The story introduces detective Sam Spade, a man of few words who displays little emotion. Hired by a woman - Miss Wonderly - to locate her sister, Spade gives the assignment to his partner Miles Archer. Archer tails the missing sister's companion, and within a single evening both ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780394717722
ISBN-10: 0394717724
Publication Date: 4/12/1972
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 36

3.8 stars, based on 36 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
Similar books to this author and title:
Members who requested this book also requested:

Top Member Book Reviews

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
reviewed The Maltese Falcon on + 202 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
My favorite thing about this book is that it isn't written in a flowery style. Its very straightforward and descriptions don't take longer than needed. The author didn't try to impress anyone with the number of words used. That makes it a tight concise story. The action is great and I never really figured the book out until the end. Its a 4 out of 5.
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
reviewed The Maltese Falcon on + 661 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Classic detective fiction featuring Sam Spade.
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
reviewed The Maltese Falcon on + 155 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
One of the classics. Sam Spade and his cohorts are almost taken in by a beautiful woman. Book said to be one of the best detective novels written.

Book Wiki

Common Title
Original Publication Date (YYYY-MM-DD)
People/Characters
Sam Spade, private eye (Primary Character)
Joel Cairo (Major Character)
Brigid O'Shaughnessy (Major Character)

Genres: