42 pages 1 hour read

Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1953

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Reviews & Readership

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Reviews of Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye highlight its compelling narrative and complex characterization, particularly of its protagonist, Philip Marlowe. Critics praise Chandler's rich, atmospheric prose and adept exploration of themes such as loyalty and morality. However, some mention that the plot can seem convoluted and overly drawn out. Overall, it remains a liked classic in the noir genre.

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Who Should Read The Long Goodbye?

A reader who would enjoy The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler likely appreciates gritty, noir detective stories with complex characters and intricate plots. Fans of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon and James M. Cain's The Postman Always Rings Twice will find a similar appeal in Chandler's storytelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
American Literature
Classic Fiction
Themes
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Identity: Mental Health
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed