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230 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394758282
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 01 August 1992
Description
The iconic first novel from crime fiction master Raymond Chandler, featuring Philip Marlowe, the quintessential urban private eye (Los Angeles Times).A dying millionaire hires private eye Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two ...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,646 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
tense 48%
adventurous 33%
funny 19%
challenging 10%
reflective 6%
sad 4%
emotional 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 26% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Homophobia, Gun violenceModerate
Sexism, Violence, Racism
230 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394758282
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 01 August 1992
Description
The iconic first novel from crime fiction master Raymond Chandler, featuring Philip Marlowe, the quintessential urban private eye (Los Angeles Times).A dying millionaire hires private eye Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two ...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,646 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
tense 48%
adventurous 33%
funny 19%
challenging 10%
reflective 6%
sad 4%
emotional 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 26% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Homophobia, Gun violenceModerate
Sexism, Violence, Racism