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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
blanketspider78's review against another edition
5.0
could of:
p10: "You could of just told him."
p179: "...Couldn't of been Candy."
grammar:
p17: He said it would do sixty-five in second.
space:
p52: There was nobody in the waitingchairs.
p104: "Goin the house, Earl."
p162: "He couldn't,"I said.
p229: Hejust went right on getting elected without even trying, riding white horses at the head of parades, and questioning suspects in front of cameras.
p252: "...I think Roger made a tragic mistake in comingout here to live...."
spelling:
p95: She ad an iron smile and eyes that could count the money in your hip wallet.
p160: "...He made quiet a lot of sense."
p177: A11 right, Operator, all right.
cement:
p163: He was as heavy as a block of cement.
unit:
p198: It was a small but powerful gun, 7.65 m/m caliber, a model called P.P.K.
p205: "...Incidentally, he told me the girl was shot with a Mauser P.P.K. 7.65 m/m....?
uppercase:
p321: There was an uneven Rush on his face under the deep tan.
Well played, this one. Sadly, I didn't feel well enough to take this on in a couple of days.
p10: "You could of just told him."
p179: "...Couldn't of been Candy."
grammar:
p17: He said it would do sixty-five in second.
space:
p52: There was nobody in the waitingchairs.
p104: "Goin the house, Earl."
p162: "He couldn't,"I said.
p229: Hejust went right on getting elected without even trying, riding white horses at the head of parades, and questioning suspects in front of cameras.
p252: "...I think Roger made a tragic mistake in comingout here to live...."
spelling:
p95: She ad an iron smile and eyes that could count the money in your hip wallet.
p160: "...He made quiet a lot of sense."
p177: A11 right, Operator, all right.
cement:
p163: He was as heavy as a block of cement.
unit:
p198: It was a small but powerful gun, 7.65 m/m caliber, a model called P.P.K.
p205: "...Incidentally, he told me the girl was shot with a Mauser P.P.K. 7.65 m/m....?
uppercase:
p321: There was an uneven Rush on his face under the deep tan.
Well played, this one. Sadly, I didn't feel well enough to take this on in a couple of days.
charles_barry's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bluemoosetom's review against another edition
4.0
This book was probably the most satisfying of the Phillip Marlowe books I have read thus far (this being my fourth). The plot takes the same twists and turns, and the mystery was good, with certain issues never being totally resolved. This was only part of the reason why it was so enjoyable though.
This book fleshed out Marlowe's character very well. The reader gets a sense of what his morality and worldview are, his disdain for various things, and his views on friendship, law and order, and justice. Rather than just having his sharp remarks and witty retorts, the reader also gets to understand a bit more of what disturbs and shakes up this seemingly unflappable protagonist. This books hints of what made Marlowe go from the District Attorney's office to being a private investigator some years ago.
This book fleshed out Marlowe's character very well. The reader gets a sense of what his morality and worldview are, his disdain for various things, and his views on friendship, law and order, and justice. Rather than just having his sharp remarks and witty retorts, the reader also gets to understand a bit more of what disturbs and shakes up this seemingly unflappable protagonist. This books hints of what made Marlowe go from the District Attorney's office to being a private investigator some years ago.
johngolden's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
johnnyb1954's review against another edition
3.0
It’s hard to rate these books because of the racism, homophobia, and misogyny. I still enjoy Chandler’s writing, but the bad parts are ingrained in it.
Aside from that, the problem with this book is that two characters, Lennox andWade, are almost the same guy: alcoholic, depressed, unpredictable men. The women are all sort of interchangeable too. Marlowe’s nobility is over the top as well, refusing money left and right despite having actually earned it.
I first read these books 40 or 50 years ago and loved them. This nostalgic revisit has taken a lot of the shine off.
Aside from that, the problem with this book is that two characters, Lennox andWade, are almost the same guy: alcoholic, depressed, unpredictable men. The women are all sort of interchangeable too. Marlowe’s nobility is over the top as well, refusing money left and right despite having actually earned it.
I first read these books 40 or 50 years ago and loved them. This nostalgic revisit has taken a lot of the shine off.
jen10019's review against another edition
5.0
Love this book!
My friend Nick gave it to me and I put off reading it for awhile but once I got started I could not put it down. The choice of words that Chandler uses really make the story come to life. I highly recommend this book.
My friend Nick gave it to me and I put off reading it for awhile but once I got started I could not put it down. The choice of words that Chandler uses really make the story come to life. I highly recommend this book.
caecilius's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
glaseramy's review against another edition
4.0
It's Chandler, so of course it's going to be amazing. I didn't see the ending of this coming at all. I love his crazy noir descriptions. I wish I would have read this. I listened to the book and it was Elliot Gould narrating. He has a lovely voice, but not at all what I envision Phillip Marlowe as sounding.