59 pages 1 hour read

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1939

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Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep is highly praised for its sharp dialogue, complex plot, and vivid characterizations, especially of detective Philip Marlowe. However, some readers find the intricate storyline initially confusing. Overall, Chandler sets a high standard for the crime noir genre with his atmospheric and engaging writing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Big Sleep?

The ideal reader for Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep enjoys hardboiled detective fiction filled with sharp dialogue, complex plots, and gritty atmospheres. Fans of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon or James M. Cain's The Postman Always Rings Twice will appreciate Chandler's iconic private investigator, Philip Marlowe.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Classic Fiction
Topics
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Finance / Money / Wealth
Grief / Death
Themes
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed