Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violenceMinor
Drug use, Homophobia, RacismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 453 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
adventurous 36%
tense 27%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
challenging 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
Pace
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%Strong character development?
No: 62% | Yes: 37%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | No: 20% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Average rating
250 pages | first published 1949
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"Raymond Chandler's fifth novel has Philip Marlowe going to Hollywood as he explores the underworld of the glitter capital, trying to find a sweet young thing's missing brother. Along the way he uncovers a little blackmail, a lot of drugs, and mor...Book Information
250 pages | first published 1949
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Raymond Chandler's fifth novel has Philip Marlowe going to Hollywood as he explores the underworld of the glitter capital, trying to find a sweet young thing's missing brother. Along the way he uncovers a little blackmail, a lot of drugs, and mor...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violenceMinor
Drug use, Homophobia, RacismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 453 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
adventurous 36%
tense 27%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
challenging 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
Pace
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%Strong character development?
No: 62% | Yes: 37%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | No: 20% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Average rating