The High Window by Raymond Chandler

The High Window

Philip Marlowe #3

Raymond Chandler

272 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

A wealthy Pasadena widow with a mean streak, a missing daughter-in-law with a past, and a gold coin worth a small fortune—the elements don't quite add up until Marlowe discovers evidence of murder, rape, blackmail, and the worst kind of human expl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 678 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 50%
reflective 22%
sad 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 16%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
emotional 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 47%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.84

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