The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Philip Marlowe #1

Raymond Chandler

231 pages • first pub 1939 (editions) user-added

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

The iconic first novel from crime fiction master Raymond Chandler, featuring Philip Marlowe, the quintessential urban private eye (Los Angeles Times). A dying millionaire hires private eye Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,766 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 63%
tense 46%
adventurous 34%
funny 20%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
sad 4%
emotional 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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