Fragments of Noir

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

..... blind chance plays a considerable part in determining the course of every life within the city's confines.

excerpt from

Review of WR Burnett - Asphalt Jungle

New York Times

fragments of noir: 'It was one of those hot dry Santa Annas that come down thru the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge. ............ Red Wind- Raymond Chandler

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