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480 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804168885
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 17 July 2018
Description
The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandler's 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fan's library. A masterpi...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,677 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
tense 48%
adventurous 34%
funny 19%
challenging 10%
reflective 7%
sad 4%
emotional 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 27% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Sexism, Violence, Racism
480 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804168885
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Publication date: 17 July 2018
Description
The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandler's 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fan's library. A masterpi...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,677 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
tense 48%
adventurous 34%
funny 19%
challenging 10%
reflective 7%
sad 4%
emotional 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 27% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Homophobia, Gun violenceModerate
Sexism, Violence, Racism