A Gun for Sale
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| A Gun for Sale | |
| Author | Graham Greene |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | William Heinemann |
| Publication date | 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.
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.
