alexanderp 's review for:

Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler

4.0

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Compared to my previous mystery read, "The Maltese Falcon," this novel is much more fleshed out and overall a much better entry point for the modern noir reader. Marlowe, our flawed detective is an overall more interesting and fully realized character than Sam Spade, who is a shadow in comparison.

Chandler may veer towards purple prose in places, which I find strange for one of the foundational texts of the noir genre, but despite this, it is a great read and a fun mystery.