Review of The Maltese Falcon (1941) by Ibraheem M — 22 Nov 2014

A classic for sure but the ending seemed a bit anti-climatic to me.

This review of The Maltese Falcon (1941) was written by Ibraheem M on 22 Nov 2014.

The Maltese Falcon has generally received very positive reviews.

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