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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “A forerunner to some of my favorite contemporary authors (especially James Ellroy), this initiation into the Philip Marlowe series (and Chandler’s first book publication) is like watching the first developments of Victorian moving pictures and knowing that, as amazing as it is, it will soon...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Great to finally read this book since it is referred to in films and other reviews, but I prefer a book with at least one likeable character.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“classic hardboiled detective fiction. ”
Jesse O wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“My absolute, all-time favourite book. Philip Marlowe is hired by a rich old-timer. The plot takes off from there; even Bill Faulkner could not make sense of it. The dialogue cannot be beaten.”
Daniel M wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Chandler's prose, rich with dark irony and a wonderful gift for descriptions makes this novel a standout crime mystery. The plot keeps you guessing right up to the final chapter and then when you think you have everything figured it out, Chandler unveil another layer to the story. Marlowe is a fabulous character, the definition of a hard-boiled detective.”
Nick Fury wrote this review Sunday, November 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love the use of wit, but wish the book were more plot driven. Not a highly satisfying ending, but then again, I'm a Agatha Christie fan so have come to expect the mystery to be solved neatly.”
Lindsay M wrote this review Thursday, October 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The gold standard in detective fiction”
David J wrote this review Monday, September 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I thought this one was a really good time, and I liked the style in which it was written. Check out my full review at http://www.thebook-keeper.blogspot.com/”
Lauren S wrote this review Friday, August 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Great to finally read this book since it is referred to in films and other reviews, but I prefer a book with at least one likeable character.”
Ruth B wrote this review Monday, August 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I listened to this version which was narrated by Elliot Gould. I could not ask for a better narrator. His reading of the book gave the perfect voice for Philip Marlowe. The story centers around the Sternwood family - an aging and ailing father and his two adult daughters, one is being blackmailed. The body count mounts as Marlowe follows the clues. Sometimes the murder happens in Marlowe's presence. As rough as Marlowe seems to be, he does have integrity to the very end.”
L. M. Jo wrote this review Tuesday, July 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Excellent!”
ruth w wrote this review Friday, July 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“You know it's not like a really don't like the book; I just can't get into it. There are too many other good books I want to read. So many many books and so very little time.............. I'm half finished and find excuses not to pick it up again. Guess I'll just have to put it aside for a month or so and start over again when I can stay more focused.”
mzm6030 wrote this review Friday, July 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
