A Gun for Sale
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| Author | Graham Greene |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | William Heinemann |
| Released | 1936 |
| Media type | Hardcover (first edition) |
| ISBN | NA |
A Gun for Sale is a 1936 novel by Graham Greene.
This novel was made into a film in 1941 and renamed This Gun for Hire, which was also the title of the book's U.S. edition. Alan Ladd was cast as Raven.
Previously published as This Gun for Hire. Raven is a man dedicated to ugly deeds. When Raven is paid for killing the Minister of War with stolen notes, he becomes a man on the run. Tracking down the agent who double-crossed him, and eluding the police simultaneously, he becomes both the hunter and the hunted.
[edit] Characters in "A Gun for Sale"
- Raven, the cold hearted assassin for hire with hidden decency and a strong sense of justice. Extremely sensitive about his harelip - understandably so.
- Mathers, stalwart police detective trailing Raven, with many of the same characteristics. Joined police for stability of the routine. Doesn't seem particularly intelligent.
- Anne, going out with Mathers, is used by Raven to get out of town. Raven develops feelings for her, and she eventually betrays him.
- Cholmondeley a.k.a. Davis, betrayer of Raven, Anne tries to help Raven get revenge upon him.
