304 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394758275
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 12 July 1988
Description
Crime fiction master Raymond Chandler's second novel featuring Philip Marlowe, the quintessential urban private eye (Los Angeles Times).Philip Marlowe's about to give up on a completely routine case when he finds himself in the wrong place at the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,593 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
tense 50%
adventurous 49%
funny 28%
challenging 14%
reflective 11%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 27% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 34% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Alcoholism, Body horrorModerate
Racial slurs, Gun violence, MisogynyMinor
Xenophobia304 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394758275
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 12 July 1988
Description
Crime fiction master Raymond Chandler's second novel featuring Philip Marlowe, the quintessential urban private eye (Los Angeles Times).Philip Marlowe's about to give up on a completely routine case when he finds himself in the wrong place at the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,593 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
tense 50%
adventurous 49%
funny 28%
challenging 14%
reflective 11%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 27% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 34% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Alcoholism, Body horrorModerate
Racial slurs, Gun violence, MisogynyMinor
Xenophobia