Hard Boiled

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[close] A place to discuss and share Hard Boiled books. Hard-boiled books are a subgenre of crime fiction characterized by their gritty, realistic style and tough, unsentimental protagonists. These stories often feature private detectives or law enforcement officers who navigate a corrupt and dangerous world. The tone is typically dark and cynical, with a focus on the harsh realities of crime and violence. Some key elements of hard-boiled fiction include: Tough Protagonists: Characters are often hard-edged, morally ambiguous, and resilient. Urban Settings: Stories are usually set in cities, emphasizing the gritty and often corrupt environment. Realistic Dialogue: The language is straightforward and often includes slang or colloquialisms. Complex Plots: The narratives often involve intricate plots with twists and turns. Moral Ambiguity: Characters and situations are rarely black and white, highlighting the complexities of human nature. Classic examples of hard-boiled fiction include works by authors like Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Mickey Spillane. If you're interested in exploring this genre, you might start with Chandler's "The Big Sleep" or Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon."

[close] Noir, hardboiled and pulp. This is the reading group linked to the Point Blank podcast. If you're a fan already, support the guys through Patreon at : https://www.patreon.com/pointblankcrime/overview If you've never heard the podcast, find it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/point-blank-hardboiled-noir-detective-fiction/id1276038868?mt=2 If you have heard it, it's also there. If you're not interested in podcasts, but love pulp and noir, your welcome to stay. Each month we read hard boiled, noir, and pulp fiction along with hosts Kurt and Justin. We are a community that feeds into the podcast and we give feedback and we read a whole bunch of other stuff along the way.