The Big Sleep

The Big Sleep

1939 • 155 pages

Ratings148

Average rating3.8

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Philip Marlowe, a private eye who operates in Los Angeles's seamy underside during the 1930s, takes on his first case, which involves a paralyzed California millionaire, two psychotic daughters, blackmail, and murder

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8 primary books10 released books

Philip Marlowe

Philip Marlowe is a 10-book series with 8 primary works first released in 1934 with contributions by Raymond Chandler.

The Big Sleep
Farewell, My Lovely
Fereastra de sus
The Lady in the Lake
The  little sister
The Long Goodbye

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Chandler's first novel, this book is nowhere near as wonderful as The Long Goodbye. But it is a fun book with some wry moments and bitter lines.

November 28, 2009

Not my cup of tea.

September 6, 2018

One of my favorite books ever, the perfect image of a detective in America back in the day. Gripping writing, tension is high and Chandler is a true master of the Metaphor. Phillip Marlowe is a classic character. Highly recommended.

September 19, 2011

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