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Mystery & Thriller · DarkPhilip Marlowe is hired by a dying general to deal with a blackmailer
The Big Sleep
See it on Amazon1939Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired to deal with a blackmail threat against the General Sternwood’s daughter, and soon finds murder and a lot of lies. Chandler’s 1939 debut is a classic of hard-boiled fiction.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy mysteries and thrillers, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Detective · Los Angeles · Noir
Screen adaptation
The Big Sleep (1946)
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About the author
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