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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Philip Marlowe is a great character, the original hard boiled detective. In this story he's hired to find a missing business man's wife. What unfolds is a much stickier plot.
I love the 40s slang, quick wit, and Mr. Chandler's way with words. He's a very clever writer. In a new historical criticism of it: smoking and drinking were just part of life. It's amazing how often someone has a drink (or 6). Everyone smokes, too. cigarette cases are a way to accessorize.
The denouement is quick and the ending is sudden. Mr. Chandler did a good job of keeping me guessing as to what the hell was going on until the end. I really do enjoy his stories.
If you haven't read any Marlowe stories, this is as good as any to start with. Though it's the 3rd book, they don't build off of each other and you'd not be missing out starting here.
I love the 40s slang, quick wit, and Mr. Chandler's way with words. He's a very clever writer. In a new historical criticism of it: smoking and drinking were just part of life. It's amazing how often someone has a drink (or 6). Everyone smokes, too. cigarette cases are a way to accessorize.
The denouement is quick and the ending is sudden. Mr. Chandler did a good job of keeping me guessing as to what the hell was going on until the end. I really do enjoy his stories.
If you haven't read any Marlowe stories, this is as good as any to start with. Though it's the 3rd book, they don't build off of each other and you'd not be missing out starting here.
Basic but entertaining. Can’t argue with a good classic
I'm about half-finished with Chandler's work and I'm not going to be happy when I run out.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No