The Big Sleep, Farewell, My Lovely and The High Window
The Big Sleep, Farewell, My Lovely and The High Window brings together Raymond Chandler’s first three novels featuring private detective Philip Marlowe. The volume offers three hard-boiled Los Angeles mysteries in one English-language book, with plots involving blackmail, murder, gambling and a search for a rare gold coin.
At a glance
- Collects Chandler’s first three novels in one volume.
- Introduces Philip Marlowe, a private detective working in 1930s Los Angeles.
- Stories range from blackmail and murder to gambling and the search for a valuable gold coin.
- The listing describes Chandler’s prose as hard-edged, with colourful characters and vivid vernacular.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines three complete novels in one volume, reducing the need to buy them separately.
- Offers varied Marlowe cases, from tangled family affairs to a missing coin and underworld intrigue.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Everyman |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 26 Sept. 2002 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 696 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1857152557 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1857152555 |
| Weight listed | 714 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.5 x 3.6 x 21.1 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in classic hard-boiled detective fiction and Philip Marlowe.
- Buyers who want three Raymond Chandler novels gathered in one English-language volume.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a single novel or a contemporary mystery rather than classic detective fiction.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the collection as engaging and intriguing, and praises its classic character and plots. For readers choosing a 696-page volume of three Marlowe novels, those responses suggest appeal in both the suspense and the convenience of having several classics together. Aggregate ratings are also mostly in the highest star category, though ratings alone do not explain individual readers’ experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the collection as engaging and intriguing.
- Feedback appreciates the classic nature of the book and having three novels together.
- Customers mention the plots and suspense positively.
Frequently asked questions
Which novels are included?
The volume includes The Big Sleep, Farewell, My Lovely and The High Window, identified as Raymond Chandler’s first three novels.
Who is Philip Marlowe?
He is the private detective introduced in The Big Sleep and the central detective in the three stories described for this collection.
What language and length are listed?
The book is listed in English with a print length of 696 pages.
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