Hello everyone,
Very excited to be a part of this group. I have long
been a fan of FILM Noir, but just recently started actually
READING it. When I tell you I'm a librarian you may think
that declaration a bit odd. My equal passions are films and
books, I toggle back and forth between them. I consider
myself a femme fatale at heart, but a librarian by day, just
to keep myself out of trouble.
I am a fan of the Chandler, Cain school of noir writing
and I really enjoy when I can find a modern writer that
captures this style. I think I may have found one in Megan
Abbott. I have read some of the postings about her on this
board and I am glad you regard her as highly as I do. I
particularly like the "voice" that she gives her characters.
Her command of the noir language is dead on. I read Die a
Little first, just finished The Song is You. Die.. really
impressed me, The Song... just blew me away. Can't wait unitl
Queenpin is released, I've already pre-ordered it on
Amazon.com!
I would really appreciate some reading suggestions for
authors I should read next, if I like Megan Abbott's stories.
I prefer stories that are set in the noir era, late '40s and
'50s, that really capture that "voice" that is reminiscent of
the writing style from that period in time. If I had to make
a choice, The Song is You comes closer to my preferred
storyline. Gil Hopkins reminds me of a Phillip Marlowe type,
disillusioned but not yet ready to give up, still searching
for the truth.
I look forward to reading this groups opinions and
analyses and hope I can contribute something that will be
worth reading as well.
Sincerely,
Annick
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