The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

220 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 5,662 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 62%
tense 46%
adventurous 34%
funny 21%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
sad 5%
emotional 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 40%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 27% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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