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305 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241954355
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 January 1940
Description
A warm day on Central Avenue, and Philip Marlowe's hunch about the man beside him is as vague as the heat waves that dance above the sidewalk. The way business is looking, even a hunch is enough. Moose Malloy stands six five and one-half and weigh...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,975 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
tense 51%
adventurous 47%
funny 27%
challenging 11%
reflective 9%
sad 8%
emotional 5%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 26% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Gun violenceModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, ViolenceMinor
Alcoholism, Xenophobia, Murder305 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241954355
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 January 1940
Description
A warm day on Central Avenue, and Philip Marlowe's hunch about the man beside him is as vague as the heat waves that dance above the sidewalk. The way business is looking, even a hunch is enough. Moose Malloy stands six five and one-half and weigh...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,975 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
tense 51%
adventurous 47%
funny 27%
challenging 11%
reflective 9%
sad 8%
emotional 5%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 26% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Gun violenceModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, ViolenceMinor
Alcoholism, Xenophobia, Murder