The Glass Key
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionUnspecified City • 1930s
2002
Adult
18+ years
In The Glass Key, a political fixer navigates treacherous alliances and corruption amidst a murder investigation. Set during a tense election, the fixer struggles to protect a powerful politician and a close friend's interests while uncovering hidden motives. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, power, and betrayal within a city gripped by political intrigue and violence.
Mysterious
Gritty
Suspenseful
Dark
Challenging
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The Glass Key by Dashiell Hammett is praised for its intricate plot and complex characters, showcasing Hammett's mastery in the crime genre. The novel's dialogue-driven narrative enhances its suspenseful atmosphere. However, some critics find the protagonist's moral ambiguity disengaging. Overall, it's lauded for its stylistic prose and engaging mystery.
A reader who enjoys The Glass Key by Dashiell Hammett likely appreciates classic hard-boiled detective fiction, intricate plots, and morally complex characters. Fans of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep and James M. Cain's The Postman Always Rings Twice would find this novel appealing for its suspenseful narrative and vivid urban setting.
13,975 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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214
Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionUnspecified City • 1930s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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