As sweetly profane a poet as american noir could have asked for ian rankin a friggin masterpiece dennis lehane the stunner that reinvigorated the genre and jacked up a generation of future crime novelists george pelecanos meet private detective c. Tough, hardboiled, and brilliantly suspenseful, the last good kiss is an unforgettable detective story starring c. In addition, his novel the last good kiss has been called the most influential crime novel to come out in the past fifty years. But theres that final chapter 19, crumleys biting, hardboiled social commentary on how 1970s america has taken a tougher, more violent turn in the 30 years since chandler and marlowe.
See all books authored by james crumley, including the last good kiss, and the wrong case, and more on thriftbooks. The last good kiss by james crumley overdrive rakuten. Sughrue, an alcoholic former army officer who is now a p. His book the last good kiss has been described as the most influential crime novel of the last 50 years. One of the most influential crime novels ever written, by a legend of the genre. Although praised by his fellow authors, up until about 1990, his books sold more in japan and france than they did stateside.
Firstly, it probably has the greatest opening line of any book ive ever read. Amazon, book depository or visit your local indie bookstore james crumleys private investigator cw sughrue finds himself searching for a runaway young woman, missing for ten years. He has been described as one of modern crime writings best practitioners, who was a patron saint of the postvietnam private eye novel and a cross between raymond chandler and. Hes been described as a cross between raymond chandler and hunter s. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. The last good kiss by james crumley knowledge lost. This book is the 1989th greatest fiction book of all time as determined by. James crumley author james crumley was born in three rivers, texas and spent most of his childhood in south texas.
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Publication date 19801201 topics nonclassifiable publisher pocket collection. The last good kiss ebook by james crumley rakuten kobo. Second, it may very well be the best piece of private investigator fiction written. I recently reread james crumleys the last good kiss. This novel, written in the style and literary traditions of the socalled hard boiled crime novel, tells the story of private investigator cw sughrues search for a runaway young woman, missing for ten years. Buy the last good kiss by james crumley from waterstones today. James crumley is one of the most influential crime writers of the postchandler era, and his raw, subversive novels have earned him living legend status. Apr 20, 2016 the last good kiss ebook written by james crumley. The last good kiss by james crumley, first edition abebooks. The last good kiss by james crumley 2 editions first published. Last good kiss december 1, 1980 edition open library. Read the last good kiss by james crumley available from rakuten kobo. Gardner dozois recommended james crumley s the last good kiss to me as the best hardboiled detective novel written in the last ten years. The tense hunt becomes obsessive as sughrue takes a haunting journey through the.
Hired to track down a derelict author, he ends up on the trail of a girl missing in haight. The last good kiss c w sughrue, book 1 by james crumley. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on the last good kiss by james crumley. James crumleys two brilliant novels posted on april, 2014 by dave stanton the last good kiss and the wrong case, by james crumley are two extraordinary detective novels. Of james crumley, he has been described as a major definer and the patron saint of the private eye novel when it comes to postvietnam. The last good kiss, written in 1978, is a novel many fans of crime fiction have never heard of. Published in 1978, the last good kiss is james crumleys third novel and the first to feature c.
James crumley s most popular book is the last good kiss c. Hired to track down a derelict author, he ends up on the trail of a girl missing in haightashbury for a decade. The novel did not sell particularly well, nor did crumleys six other novels. The last good kiss, book by james crumley paperback. This is talented james crumley s least impressive work yet, exhibiting his established knack for rossmacdonaldish bite and dour toughness but lumbered with an off the wail plot, sluggish pacing, and an unconscionably smug narratorsleuth. When i finally caught up with abraham trahearne, he was drinking beer with an alcoholic bulldog na. Books by james crumley author of the last good kiss. As a bookshop affiliate and an amazon associate, the rumpus earns a percentage from qualifying purchases. The novel did not sell particularly well, nor did crumleys. Western american literature, volume 14, number 3, fall 1979, pp. The last good kiss c w sughrue, book 1 by james crumley book cover, description, publication history. Sughrue among a cast of unsavory characters to try and solve this ingenious mystery.
The last good kiss paperback 1988 author james crumley paperback 1988 2. The last good kiss by crumley, james november 5, 1988 paperback will be shipped from us. Sughrue, a montana investigator who kills time by working at a topless bar. The last good kiss pdf download full pdf read book page. James crumley, an american crime writer, died on september 17th, aged 68, sep 29th 2008. It is generally regarded as crumley s best novel, and any number of contemporary crime writers have described it as their favorite crime. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cds or access codes. Buy the last good kiss by james crumley online at alibris. The last good kiss by crumley, jamesnovember 5, 1988 paperback will be shipped from us. James arthur crumley october 12, 1939 september 17, 2008 was the author of violent. Created by james crumley 19392008 when i finally caught up with abraham trahearne, he was drinking beer with an alcoholic bulldog named fireball roberts in a ramshackle joint just outside of sonoma, california, drinking the heart right out of a fine spring afternoon.
The final country is a james crumley classic a highoctane, highbody count roadtrip that crisscrosses an american west where the women are as tough as they are dropdead gorgeous and the roadside attractions will stand your hair on end, if they dont kill you first. This page contains details about the fiction book the last good kiss by james crumley published in 1978. The last good kiss by james crumley the 1989th greatest. Last good kiss by james crumley, december 1, 1980, pocket edition, paperback in english last good kiss december 1, 1980 edition open library. Gardner dozois recommended james crumleys the last good kiss to me as the best hardboiled detective novel written in the last ten years. Pdf the last good kiss download full pdf book download. James crumley books list of books by author james crumley. The last good kiss quotes by james crumley goodreads. The mayhem is awesome and the political skullduggery deliciously vile, but pi milo milodragovtichs most formidable enemy may. James arthur crumley october 12, 1939 september 17, 2008 was the author of violent hardboiled crime novels and several volumes of short stories and essays, as well as published and unpublished screenplays. Whatever the case, i came away from the book thinking two things. Immediately download the the last good kiss summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching the last good kiss. Aug 29, 2008 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
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This is talented james crumleys least impressive work yet, exhibiting his established knack for rossmacdonaldish bite and dour toughness but lumbered with an offthewail plot, sluggish pacing, and an unconscionably smug narratorsleuth. The glad and the sad the last good kiss is 19 chapters long. The mayhem is awesome and the political skullduggery deliciously vile, but pi. Sep 21, 2008 the last good kiss followed in 1978 with another montana detective, cw sughrue, and cult status was assured when milo returned for a second outing in dancing bear in 1983. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. James crumleys most popular book is the last good kiss c. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the last good kiss. Tough, hardboiled, and brilliantly suspenseful, the last good kiss is an unforgettable detective story. His novel the last good kiss was referred to as the most influential crime novel of the last 50 years. James crumley, 68, wrote 11 novels but was best known for his 1978 book, the last good kiss.
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