The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell Hammett
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The Maltese Falcon
Published
1930
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
Pages
270
Description
Classic noir. Private detective Sam Spade is hired to search for a valuable, gem-encrusted antique in the shape of a falcon. Sam Spade is hired by the fragrant Miss Wonderley to track down her sister, who has eloped with a louse called Floyd Thursby. But Miss Wonderley is in fact the beautiful and treacherous Brigid O'Shaughnessy, and when Spade's partner Miles Archer is shot while on Thursby's trail, Spade finds himself both hunter and hunted: can he track down the jewel-encrusted bird, a treasure worth killing for, before the Fat Man finds him?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Maltese Falcon?
This edition of The Maltese Falcon has approximately 270 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Maltese Falcon?
For most readers, The Maltese Falcon typically takes between 5h 38m and 3h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Maltese Falcon?
The estimated word count for The Maltese Falcon is approximately 67,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon was written by Dashiell Hammett.
When was The Maltese Falcon published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1930. The original work may have been published on a different date.