The Thin Man

Interesting Facts

• «The Thin Man» was the last novel written by Dashiell Hammett and was published in 1934.
• The main characters, Nick and Nora Charles, became so popular that they inspired a series of films and radio shows.
• The novel differs from Hammett's other works by focusing more on social life and humor rather than a dark atmosphere and violence.
• Although Hammett claimed that the characters of Nick and Nora were not based on real people, many believe they were inspired by his relationship with playwright Lillian Hellman.
• «The Thin Man» is considered a classic example of the detective genre and has significantly influenced the development of the genre in literature and film.