The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Philip Marlowe #1

Raymond Chandler

190 pages • first pub 1939 (view editions) user-added

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The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler is ideal for readers who relish intricate, morally complex crime tales steeped in atmospheric tension and sharp-witted detective work.

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The iconic first novel from crime fiction master Raymond Chandler, featuring Philip Marlowe, the quintessential urban private eye (Los Angeles Times).A dying millionaire hires private eye Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two ...

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Community Reviews

3.69
based on 12,445 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 91%

dark: 67%

tense: 51%

adventurous: 35%

funny: 18%

challenging: 9%

reflective: 6%

sad: 4%

emotional: 2%

informative: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

41% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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