James M. Cain
Born: 01-01-1892
James M. Cain was an influential American author and journalist, best known for his hard-boiled crime novels. Born in 1892, he became a prominent figure in the noir genre, with works such as "The Postman Always Rings Twice" and "Double Indemnity." His gritty storytelling and complex characters have left a lasting impact on both literature and film, cementing his legacy as a master of suspense and intrigue.
Book summaries for books written by James M. Cain
Quotes
You can't eat the scenery, can you?
There was a lust in me throughout the day, an immense impatience.
You can't win all the time. There are limits. Then what can you do? I didn't have a line on that.
I wasn't scared of her, of course; but still, I didn't want to have any trouble.
He must have had the idea right from the beginning that something was wrong between me and Cora.
Love makes you proud.
The impulse is what counts with me.
I'm eating my heart out for it!
You can never beat the game if you're breaking the rules.
Blood! There was a lot of blood. But it don't matter.
She thinks my name is Mr. Smith.
I made up my mind when I saw her. She didn't have to say a word.