The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler

The Lady in the Lake

Philip Marlowe #4

Raymond Chandler

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Crime fiction master Raymond Chandler's fourth novel featuring Philip Marlowe, the quintessential urban private eye (Los Angeles Times). In The Lady in the Lake, hardboiled crime fiction master Raymond Chandler brings us the story of a couple of m...

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Moods

mysterious 98%
dark 57%
tense 51%
adventurous 42%
reflective 11%
funny 10%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
challenging 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 29%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 23% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 38% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.94

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