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The Last Good Kiss
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The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley, C-R-U-M-L-E-Y. Some of the language is dated, I'll warn people in advance, so trigger warning, but it is, as it says in its description on Amazon, one of the most influential crime novels ever written by a legend of the genre.
Tim Ferriss · The Tim Ferriss Show · Dec 2022 Listen at 1:54:58 Why people recommend it
The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley is a classic detective novel widely regarded as one of the most influential crime fiction works of its genre, following a hard-drinking private investigator across the American West. Tim Ferriss recommended the book on The Tim Ferriss Show, calling attention to its legendary status among crime novels. Ferriss offered a brief advisory to listeners, noting that some of the language in the book is dated and serving a trigger warning in advance of reading it. Despite these dated elements, he emphasized the exceptional quality of the writing, noting that its description as a premier work of the genre by a legendary author is well-deserved. The recommendation highlighted the enduring appeal of gritty, atmospheric mystery storytelling, encouraging fans of classic detective fiction to explore the nuanced character dynamics and evocative prose that cement the novel's reputation as a standout contribution to American crime writing.
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Tim Ferriss The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley, C-R-U-M-L-E-Y. Some of the language is dated, I'll warn people in adva… 1
“The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley, C-R-U-M-L-E-Y. Some of the language is dated, I'll warn people in advance, so trigger warning, but it is, as it says in its description on Amazon, one of the most influential crime novels ever written by a legend of the genre.”
