In a message dated 4/2/02 1:48:09 PM,
jimdohertyjr@yahoo.com writes:
<< Compared to the rest of Hammett, it's not
particularly hard-boiled, but the two lead characters,
particularly Nick, are certainly tough and colloquial so I
wouldn't regard their nomination as inappropriate.
>>
Nick and Nora are not only fabulous characters, they're
archetypes. And the plot is terrific.
John Lau
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