The Big Sleep
A Novel
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Publisher Description
One of the most acclaimed works of crime fiction ever written, The Big Sleep is the first novel featuring Raymond Chandler’s iconic creation Philip Marlowe, hailed as the “quintessential urban private eye” (Los Angeles Times).
One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years
“Chandler seems to have created the culminating American hero: wised up, hopeful, thoughtful, adventurous, sentimental, cynical and rebellious.” —Robert B. Parker, The New York Times Book Review
When old man Sternwood, a dying millionaire, hires Philip Marlowe to expose the blackmailer of one of his troublesome daughters, Marlowe finds himself involved with more than simple extortion. Kidnapping, pornography, and seduction are just a few of the complications standing in the way of completing the task at hand. And just as Marlowe feels he’s getting ahold of the situation, he discovers the first body.
Customer Reviews
The Big Sleep
How can a reader not love Phil Marlowe, sleuth extraordinaire? He always, always knows exactly what to do, what to say, and when and how to say it. I have never experienced so many similes in my life, in one book. Chandler's writing style is an American treasure, and The Big Sleep is a classic among classics.