Fragments of Noir

Friday, 29 May 2020

A hot city, slaked out on the banks of the Mississippi, with too much of it's muscle showing to be a dignified city.

The Cincinnati Kid

Richard Jessup

1963

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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