Crooked Souls by Dashiell Hammett
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- "Crooked Souls" is an early short story by Dashiell Hammett, the master of hard-boiled detective fiction. First published in 1923 under the title "The Gatewood Caper," this tale introduces us to the unnamed Continental Op as he investigates a seemingly straightforward kidnapping case that quickly unravels into a web of family secrets, deceit, and twisted motives.
Set against the backdrop of a prosperous lumber company and featuring a cast of morally complex characters, "Crooked Souls" showcases Hammett's signature style: gritty realism, sharp dialogue, and a keen eye for the darker side of human nature.
The Narrator
This week's guest narrator is MIchael Rutland. Michael was a professional journalist and photographer for several years, before earning a CELTA and moving to China to teach. He did so for nearly a decade before moving home to Austin, Texas, to earn a master's degree from Harvard and focus on his writing. He has recently registered with ACX for recording audiobooks, and has won several contracts to produce both fiction and non-fiction. He can be reached at oldsoulexplorer@gmail.com.
The Author
Born Samuel Dashiell Hammett in 1894, this American author rose to fame as a pioneer of hard-boiled detective fiction. After leaving school at fourteen and working various jobs, he became a Pinkerton detective, an experience that would deeply inform his writing. Hammett's gritty realism and unflinching portrayal of violence and corruption revolutionized the genre, establishing him as a literary icon. His most famous works include The Maltese Falcon and The Thin Man, featuring iconic characters like Sam Spade and Nick and Nora Charles. Despite his success, Hammett's writing career was relatively short, and he spent his later years embroiled in political controversy and facing health issues. However, his legacy as a master of crime fiction remains undisputed.
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00:00:13 Crooked Souls by Dashiell Hammett
00:35:10 Commentary
Good story, well narrated. Thank you, Michael, for narrating. Thank you, Tony, for coordinating.
The audio seemed to have an annoying (to me) echo, as if recorded in an empty room or a tunnel. These things happen. We get through and move on. I did wonder, briefly if the echo was connected to the TBI; however, I listened to other videos with no echo.
"Morally failed," what a great turn of phrase. I always look forward to Saturday to see what you've posted!
That warmed my heart.
I like this narrator
I'm pleased :)
The original tough guy, the Continental Op.
Music is great too
Lolo oh my gosh, what a great phrase! Morally complex
Thank you!
I am enjoying your channel, thank you very much. It brings me great pleasure. 👍🥂
Glad you enjoy it! Great to have you here.
Algorithm hit . Great job, gents.
Much appreciated!
The music speaks volumes ❤🎉
Vert well narrated, thanks so much! Bio notes are very
much appreciated
Also love your bios and info at the end
Hey Tony! I really enjoy everything you did on the segment. How you were explaining about the history of the authors and the difference in U.S. vs. European detectives. Also, I like that you mess up about, "You want women". Funny! Please repeat information, since I can not remember things well. Also, the narrator, was good, I would mind listening to him again. Nothing to be critical about. Please continue. I like listening to these. Thank you!
Another fantastic story 👏🏾
Yes, a whole roster of crooked souls. I enjoyed the story and the commentary at the end, too.
"Dash" is certainly a cool name!
I imagine he used his life experience as a Pinkerton's Man and before. He may have started writing at 40, but he has life rather than imagination to call on.
Thanks Tony, and thanks Michael - nice one.
I'll be passing this one on to my big brother!
Scotsman Alan Pinkerton worked for Abe Lincoln spying in the Civil War then afterwards set up the same thing federally for Lincoln. "We never sleep" , the private agency motto and company passed to Pinkertons son, grandson, then sold to a Swedish company that owns it today. The image was severly tarnished when they.killed a dozens of strikers for a mega private company in its effort to crush a powerful union. They got away with murder.
The plot was a little obvious (for me), but the narration was spot on, and made it an absolute pleasure to listen to.
Love this
Very enjoyable and a good narrator
Tony, I had guessed the entire story from the daughter being involved and the 'money pickup lady', was a cross-dressed man. They ran off to start to a new life together, away from he jerk of a father...in the beginning. And no, ive never heard this story before!!
Enjoyed the new American narrator. He did an excellent job!! And of course...enjoyed your 'short version' after talk. Honestly, like the longer versions better 😂
Amazing :) Glad you liked his voice
Love this story and anything by Hammett or Chandler is great by me; icons of noire.
When hard-boiled detective is undone by the narrator voice being MUCH too youthful & cheery for bloody murder & betrayal stories...
Echoey 👎