The Big Sleep
By Raymond Chandler
- Release Date: 1988-07-12
- Genre: Hard-Boiled Mysteries
Description
The renowned novel from the crime fiction master, with the "quintessential urban private eye" (Los Angeles Times), Philip Marlowe. • Featuring the iconic character that inspired the film Marlowe, starring Liam Neeson.
One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years
A dying millionaire hires private eye Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two troublesome daughters, and Marlowe finds himself involved with more than extortion. Kidnapping, pornography, seduction, and murder are just a few of the complications he gets caught up in.
“Chandler seems to have created the culminating American hero: wised up, hopeful, thoughtful, adventurous, sentimental, cynical and rebellious.” —The New York Times Book Review
Reviews
Book Seemed Endless with Unsavory Characters
3By M_LuboWhile the writing style is undoubtedly unique, the story is weak and not compelling. I would probably opt for one of his other works.Brilliant
5By JoanouChandler is one of the greats. No doubt about it.Chandler’s Masterpiece
5By chainshadeIf Raymond Chandler wrote only this book, he would still be considered a master of the genre. Tightly plotted, with not a word to spare, and an engaging storyline. It is his best book.Only four star average?
5By Bookworm Found In A BrickHow can this only have a four star average review?!? Surely, this is the best of Chandlers work and the greatest of all detective novels? Certainly I'd be glad to hear of any better books!A master at the height of his powers
5By WaveSkiBoyChandler at his best, with Marlowe at his finest — the movie with Bogart and Bacall is terrific, but the book is even better, because Chandler had the advantage of unlimited dialogue…. It really does not get any better than this in terms of the noir novel.Timeless
5By SommersboyThis novel is an absolute classic. I didn't realize until the publisher's note at the end that it was Chandler's first novel. The writing style at times will put the reader in awe of its excellence. The plot is exquisite. Any fan of the genre should read this!A
5By Andygraham115My favorite book ever.A grate dark book
5By D. ShamanyI imagine this to become a movie. Perhaps something like "Sin City."The Big Sleep
5By Lrodrigu1I recently read this novel for an AdvancedLiterature class. I must say I was quite taken by it. My essay compared this novel to Joseph Contad's The Heart of Darkness. There are more than a few similarities.Outstanding
5By LMP-1The movie never quite resolves what happened. The last section of the book is not covered. To learn this, you must read and enjoy.
