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The Prone Gunman

(City Lights Noir)

By Jean-Patrick Manchette

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| Paperback | 9780872864023

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Book Description

Martin Terrier is a hired killer who wants out of the game-so he can settle down and marry his childhood sweetheart. After all, that's why he took up this profession! But the Organization won't let him go: they have other plans. Once again, the gunman must assume the prone shooting position. A toContinue

2 Reviews

I found this short novel a compelling read. While the first 3/4 of the book plays out more or less as expected, Jean-Patrick Manchette shifts the tone in the final act. I found this acceptable as it offers an ending that departs from genre clichés. Some may find the shift in tone jarring though.
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I found this short novel a compelling read. While the first 3/4 of the book plays out more or less as expected, Jean-Patrick Manchette shifts the tone in the final act. I found this acceptable as it offers an ending that departs from genre clichés. Some may find the shift in tone jarring though.
Prose is descriptive yet very spartan - which reminded me very much of Jean-Pierre Melville's classic hitman movie Le Samourai.

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Jubei said on Mar 20, 2011 | Add your feedback

An ultra-minimalist approach to the hard-core noire detective story. Falls apart in the last chpater but is a worthwhile short fast ride until then.

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huntch said on Jul 15, 2008 | Add your feedback