The Maltese Falcon Book Review New York Times
For the maltese falcon which swooped down onto the screen of the strand yesterday only turns out to be the best mystery thriller of the year and young mr.
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Huston gives promise of becoming one. If you loved the movie you will love the book. The dialogue and actions of the movie are a mirror to the book. Books of the century.
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