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One of the greatest crime writers, who set the standards others still try to attain (Sunday Times )
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Best-known as the creator of the original private eye, Philip Marlowe, Raymond Chandler was born in Chicago in 1888 and died in 1959. Many of his books have been adapted for the screen, and he is widely regarded as one of the very greatest writers of detective fiction.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Four short novellas featuring everyone's favourite jaded shamus, Philip Marlowe. The stories were originally published with the protagonist's name as John Dalmas - Chandler hadn't yet found the right name for his most famous creation - but that's been rectified here. Quite right too, because Dalmas was Marlowe in all but name, with the same office, same car, and same sardonic wit, independent code of ethics and way with the dames.
Chandler's prose is superb, as you might expect, and his dry wit and way with similes made me laugh out loud more than once. Here are just some gems:
"The voice that answered was fat. It wheezed softly, like the voice of a man who had just won a pie-eating contest."
"I moved around slowly, like a cat in a strange house."
And, maybe best of all, "Did anyone invent this on purpose?" (whilst drinking Tequila).
Chandler's also too good to let all of this teeter into self parody - there's plenty of darkness to contrast Marlowe's wisecracks. In short, perfect "entry-level" Chandler for newcomers, and something to savour for established fans.
Chandler's prose is superb, as you might expect, and his dry wit and way with similes made me laugh out loud more than once. Here are just some gems:
"The voice that answered was fat. It wheezed softly, like the voice of a man who had just won a pie-eating contest."
"I moved around slowly, like a cat in a strange house."
And, maybe best of all, "Did anyone invent this on purpose?" (whilst drinking Tequila).
Chandler's also too good to let all of this teeter into self parody - there's plenty of darkness to contrast Marlowe's wisecracks. In short, perfect "entry-level" Chandler for newcomers, and something to savour for established fans.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having only got around to reading the novels after many years of watching the films, these books are an absolute treat. The words and thoughts on the page just have more impact than when they are spoken. I found myself re-reading sentences over and over.
The language is just brilliant and I can only think of Elmore Leonard who is even in the same class when it comes to crime fiction. Despite being set 50+ years ago they seem very contemporary and not all all past their time.
I would recommend all this series and to read them in order.
The language is just brilliant and I can only think of Elmore Leonard who is even in the same class when it comes to crime fiction. Despite being set 50+ years ago they seem very contemporary and not all all past their time.
I would recommend all this series and to read them in order.
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Four excellent Philip Marlowe novellas. If you like Chandler's novels, you like this. Evocative descriptions and snappy wise-guy dialogue. Most enjoyable!
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Four stories
Short stories are inherently less satisfying than novels and so it proves, even with a writer as great as Raymond Chandler. Read more
Published 1 month ago by T. Bently
Hmm.
A selection of short stories, each about 70 pages. To be honest, I'd recommend you stick to Chandler's main novels: Farewell, My Lovely; The High Window; The Lady in the Lake; The... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Snowman
Great Present
Bought for my father, he's into Chandler at the moment. He thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Completes his collection
Published on 16 April 2009 by C. Knott
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