31 MARCH 1933, Page 28

THE GIANT Swisaa. By W. R. Burnett. (Heinemann. 7s. 6d.)—Mr.

Burnett leaves his gangsters for the unexpectedly simple story of Joe, an illiterate young dance-hall pianist who writes a successful light opera and rises to fame. Traditional stuff, but Mr. Burnett's skilled description of Joe's dance-hall, drug-store, lodging-house world makes it very pleasant reading.