164 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781709519215
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 19 November 2019
Description
Private investigator Philip Marlowe is 42 years old and does not exercise. His sport is chess yet he does not play against anybody. He just replays games of chess masters and solves chess puzzles. His brushes with danger and death he just narrates...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,669 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
reflective 35%
adventurous 32%
tense 26%
sad 24%
funny 19%
emotional 16%
challenging 13%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 38% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, Alcoholism, MurderMinor
Racial slurs, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts
164 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781709519215
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 19 November 2019
Description
Private investigator Philip Marlowe is 42 years old and does not exercise. His sport is chess yet he does not play against anybody. He just replays games of chess masters and solves chess puzzles. His brushes with danger and death he just narrates...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,669 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
reflective 35%
adventurous 32%
tense 26%
sad 24%
funny 19%
emotional 16%
challenging 13%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 38% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, Alcoholism, MurderMinor
Racial slurs, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts