I had picked up a copy of The Big Kill a little time ago. I wanted to read the first Mike Hammer story. I’ve been avoiding the Hammer series, in favor of Spillane’s other books, because the First Reader said he wasn’t fond of Hammer.
I settled into a hot bath, hoping to finish flushing the allergens out of my system, and then got out and marched over to him (only dripping a little).
“Here. Read the first page and a half.”
He sat there, quietly reading, for a few minutes.
Can I just say there is something about half tone and the loss of detail that you just can’t match in our hi-def world? Maybe it’s just me. I do like minimalism, and the suggestion that allows your imagination to fill in the blanks. Like Spillane’s writing. Set the scene. Switch to dialogue. The reader immerses themselves.
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6 responses to “Mickey Spillane”
It’s so over-the-top that one can’t help but fall in and like the guy.
Hates people. Suuuuuure he does…..
And I think it’s a page later he rescues a kid and goes all in 😀
Yes, I do like over-the-top!
I love Spillane. I need to start scouring the thrift stores again.
I found these two I’ve got on my desk at the dollar book swap. Sadly, this copy of The Big Kill is falling to pieces. I may retire it into artwork and immortalize it that way.
That’s good writing, pulp fiction or not! I might have to read some of his stuff.
Better than a sharp stick in the eye. Wonder if Amazon has bundles on sale. Thet do, but only one cover for four books? They do have audiobooks and some for free with my Prime mebership. Something for my TBR after I get my damn book out.