230 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394758282
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 01 August 1992
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,583 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 45%
adventurous 34%
funny 20%
challenging 11%
reflective 8%
sad 5%
emotional 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 27% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Gun violenceModerate
Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism230 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394758282
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 01 August 1992
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,583 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 45%
adventurous 34%
funny 20%
challenging 11%
reflective 8%
sad 5%
emotional 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 27% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Gun violenceModerate
Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism