Books matching: quintessential hardboiled detective
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Save:A noir milestone with unforgettable style and mood - brilliantly written but draped in the prejudices of its time. Read it for the language and the origins of a genre, but brace yourself for outdated and at times offensive cultural attitudes.
Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler is the second book in the Philip Marlowe series, featuring the hardboiled detective Philip Marlowe. The plot revolves around Marlowe's task of tracking down Moose Malloy, a man who has recently killed a black nightclub owner. The story is described as intricate, with red herrings scattered throughout, leading to a cat and mouse game. The writing style is praised for its noir elements, sparse yet descriptive language, and the portrayal of a classic detective story set in 1940s Los Angeles.
IT WAS ONE OF THE MIXED BLOCKS over on Central Avenue, the blocks that are not yet all Negro. I had just come out of a three-chair barber shop where an agency thought a relief barber named Dimitrios A... - #2
Save:The weakest of the Marlowe novels, but still worth reading for Chandler enthusiasts - think of it as a final bittersweet farewell to a beloved detective.
'Playback' is the last completed novel in the Philip Marlowe series by Raymond Chandler. The plot follows Marlowe as he is hired to follow a woman, Betty Mayfield, who is being blackmailed. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he uncovers more mysteries, encounters dead bodies, and navigates through various twists and turns. The writing style is classic Chandler with witty repartee, fast-paced action, and sharp dialogue, although some readers found the plot to be weaker compared to Chandler's earlier works.
The voice on the telephone seemed to be sharp and peremptory, but I didn't hear too well what it said – partly because I was only half-awake and partly because I was holding the receiver upside down....January 1958•172 pages
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