Red Harvest
Registered by Caroley of Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on 12/17/2008
This book is in a Controlled Release!
This book is in a Controlled Release!
13 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Caroley from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Personville was known as Poisonville. And with good reason...
Donald Willsson was shot dead in the street when he launched a newspaper campaign to clean up the city.
But not before he had contacted the Continental op who arrived to be plunged into a blood-bath of battles betwen rival gangsters, embroiled in the wiles of a vitriolic femme fatale, and sucked into a cesspool of crime and corruption...
Journal Entry 2 by Caroley from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, January 10, 2009
Excellent! This had the lot - gangsters, bootleggers, private eyes and a femme fatale. Well written and the story just romped along.
Journal Entry 3 by Caroley from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, January 10, 2009
A few guidelines:
1. Journal the book when you receive it so I know it arrived safely.
2. PM the next person and make a note that you've done so.
3. Take as much time as you need to read it, but try and move it along within a reasonable time.
4. Mail the book to the next person. PLEASE put on a JE or release note when you've done this.
Please PM me if you would like to join in. List is subject to order change depending upon shipping preference.
dastephan6 (US, post intl)
perryfran (US, post intl)
Journal Entry 4 by Caroley at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Sunday, January 11, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (1/11/2009 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Sent by 2nd class mail.
Sent by 2nd class mail.
Journal Entry 5 by WigglyWoods from Chorley, Lancashire United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Received this morning - thanks Caroley, I'm looking forward to this!
Journal Entry 6 by WigglyWoods at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Friday, January 16, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (1/16/2009 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Never read anything like this before - very fast paced, lots of violence, definitely an interesting read and one that kept me interested enough to read to the end. Thanks Caroley - posting on to cally-c today.
Never read anything like this before - very fast paced, lots of violence, definitely an interesting read and one that kept me interested enough to read to the end. Thanks Caroley - posting on to cally-c today.
Arrived this morning! Will read as soon as poss. Brilliant cover, very retro!
A great read, the story races along & takes you with it. Lots of double-crossing, detective work & a twisty plot. Enjoyed it very much.
Have PM'd Jellyfish67 & as soon as I have an address it will be on its way.
Thanks Caroley for sharing & WigglyWoods for sending it on.
Have PM'd Jellyfish67 & as soon as I have an address it will be on its way.
Thanks Caroley for sharing & WigglyWoods for sending it on.
Arrived safely over the weekend.
Released 14 yrs ago (12/3/2009 UTC) at
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Sorry for the delay, now on it's way.
Sorry for the delay, now on it's way.
Arrived this morning. Looks really good! I will try and get this read and travelling again asap.
A perfect book to read whilst spending the morning in bed (it was too cold to get out!) and a perfect antidote to all the critical theory I've been spending most of my time reading lately. I loved the twisting of the plot, and thought Dinah was a great character. Sending to DeepSwamp this afternoon.
Released 14 yrs ago (12/8/2009 UTC) at
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Sending to deepswamp to continue the ring.
Sending to deepswamp to continue the ring.
Arrived safe!
I´m sory i have kept the book so long!It is a very good read! Fantastic, this copy published 1950.
* Red Harvest (1928; Röd skörd)
* The Dain Curse (1929; Förbannelsen)
* The Maltese Falcon (1930; Riddarfalken från Malta)
* The Glass Key (1931; Glasnyckeln)
* The Thin Man (1934; Den gäckande skuggan)
It will get on it´s travel as soon I have got Cat207s adress. There will be something more in the parcel...
Arrived in today's mail, along with two other books! Thank you Deepswamp, and Caroley for sharing. X
My, there's lots of smoking and drinking and shooting - very little eating or sleeping, and no time for showers!
Another one in the pile to go to Dave.
Another one in the pile to go to Dave.
Heading off in tomorrow's mail to davemurray101.
Journal Entry 19 by davemurray101 from Christiansted, US Virgin Islands US Virgin Islands on Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Just recieved in the post today. thanks to Caroley and Cat207
Journal Entry 20 by davemurray101 from Christiansted, US Virgin Islands US Virgin Islands on Saturday, April 17, 2010
Very film-noir this one. One of the novels I can imagine my grandparents enjoying in the 1930s and 1940s. Now for its next journey to the United states - thanks again to Caroley for sharing.
Journal Entry 21 by davemurray101 at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Monday, April 19, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (4/19/2010 UTC) at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Posted to dastephan6 of Lawrence Mass today
Posted to dastephan6 of Lawrence Mass today
will read as soon i can!
Received in the mail today from dastephan6. Will read soon and pass on to another reader.
Thanks
This is No. 664 on the 1001 books you must read before you die list.
Thanks
This is No. 664 on the 1001 books you must read before you die list.
This is probably the first of the "hard-boiled" detective novels that were later written by such authors as Mickey Spillane, John D. MacDonald, and Robert Parker. I think this is the 3rd Hammett novel I've read and it's probably the best. The story of a private detective in the 1920s or 30s who goes to a mining town in the West (probably Montana) at the request of a client who is killed before he has a chance to talk to him. The town is totally corrupt, run by gangsters, bootleggers, and crooked cops. The detective decides to clean up the town and does so by starting a gang war. This probably had more violence, murders, and bloodshed than any other novel I've ever read, including recent thrillers such as the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. Strong recommendation for this one.
Sending to hyphen8 - a selection from the 1001 VBB. Enjoy!
Received as part of flewry's US/Can 1001-Library VBB.Thanks for sharing this!
I haven't read anything by this author yet, but I have met a little boy named Dashiell... :)
What a wild ride! Personville doesn't sound like a place I want to visit, but it makes for a good story. I did have to look up Bright's disease...
This book has been weeded from the 1001-library due to lack of circulation: I urgently need to downsize and something that hasn't been requested since 2008 is well overdue to go traveling. This is not necessarily a reflection on the book but I don't have infinite space. :(
Off to new adventures in Florida!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
I'm so glad you've found this book!
Please take a moment to make a journal entry and let this book's previous readers know that it's safe with you.
How and where did you find the book? What did you think of it? What are you going to do with it next?
It's now your book, for you to do with as you please: keep it, pass it to a friend, or maybe even leave it where someone else can find it!
If you've ever wondered where your books go after they leave your hands, join BookCrossing and you may find out: you'll be able to follow your books as new readers make journal entries - sometimes from surprisingly far-flung locations.
BookCrossing: making the whole world a library!
I'm so glad you've found this book!
Please take a moment to make a journal entry and let this book's previous readers know that it's safe with you.
How and where did you find the book? What did you think of it? What are you going to do with it next?
It's now your book, for you to do with as you please: keep it, pass it to a friend, or maybe even leave it where someone else can find it!
If you've ever wondered where your books go after they leave your hands, join BookCrossing and you may find out: you'll be able to follow your books as new readers make journal entries - sometimes from surprisingly far-flung locations.
BookCrossing: making the whole world a library!
The book arrived safely. Thank you for sharing this 1001 book with me. I will pass it along after I finish reading it.
Reserved for bookstogive's Mystery VBB after I read the book
Reserved for bookstogive's Mystery VBB after I read the book
The story is set in the1920s era in the eyes of a private detective who doesn't follow the rules, investigating the mysterious events leading to a missing person. It's the story of a ruthless mine-owner who subdues his workers (and their union) by bringing in gangsters. His hired guns now control City Hall as well as gambling and illegal liquor. The tycoon finds that he's fallen out of the frying pan into the fire.
And then there's Dinah Brand. She's the kind of "woman" who was popular in the 1920's. Tall, strong, and carelessly dressed; she's nobody's idea of a seductive woman. Dinah made her way in the world by forcefulness, greed, and audacity. She knows how to play both ends against each other.
This is a 1001 book.
Reserved for ABC VBB 3/2020; removed from ABC VBB as it hasn't been chosen
And then there's Dinah Brand. She's the kind of "woman" who was popular in the 1920's. Tall, strong, and carelessly dressed; she's nobody's idea of a seductive woman. Dinah made her way in the world by forcefulness, greed, and audacity. She knows how to play both ends against each other.
This is a 1001 book.
Reserved for ABC VBB 3/2020; removed from ABC VBB as it hasn't been chosen
Enjoy! KTM RABCK for Oh, the Places We Can Go Release Challenge 2022 - Harvest, GA
Arrived safely in NJ. Wow this book has been on quite a journey, I think my husband is going to enjoy this one!
Now available
Donating to the local thrift store
