The Long Good-bye by Raymond Chandler

The Long Good-bye

Philip Marlowe #6

Raymond Chandler

447 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Trouble is Philip Marlowe's business. A young drunk slides from under the driving-wheel of a silver wraith, into his arms. His hair's white, his face scared, and he's called Terry Lennox. Soon, Marlowe's thigh-high in a murder case, cooling his he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,673 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 72%
reflective 36%
adventurous 33%
sad 25%
tense 25%
funny 20%
emotional 17%
challenging 13%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 40% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.09

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