Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler

Farewell, My Lovely

Philip Marlowe #2

Raymond Chandler

249 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

"One of Chandler's most famous novels, this finds detective Philip Marlowe, trying to solve a murder he has stumbled on, involved with the California gambling scene and three potentially dangerous women." --

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Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 73%
tense 50%
adventurous 47%
funny 27%
challenging 12%
reflective 11%
sad 8%
emotional 6%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 30%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 24% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 32% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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