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215 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788000018188
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Albatros
Publication date: 06 February 1939
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 t...
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Moods
mysterious: 91%
dark: 66%
tense: 50%
adventurous: 34%
funny: 17%
challenging: 10%
reflective: 6%
sad: 4%
emotional: 3%
informative: 1%
lighthearted: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death, SexismModerate
Gun violence, Misogyny, ViolenceMinor
Antisemitism, Racism, Body shaming
215 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788000018188
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Albatros
Publication date: 06 February 1939
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 t...
Community Reviews
Moods
mysterious: 91%
dark: 66%
tense: 50%
adventurous: 34%
funny: 17%
challenging: 10%
reflective: 6%
sad: 4%
emotional: 3%
informative: 1%
lighthearted: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death, SexismModerate
Gun violence, Misogyny, ViolenceMinor
Antisemitism, Racism, Body shaming