The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on July 12, 1988, is a reprint edition comprising 240 pages. This novel introduces readers to Philip Marlowe, a private investigator who is hired by millionaire Sternwood to uncover the blackmailer of one of his daughters. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he encounters a web of complications that includes kidnapping, pornography, and seduction, ultimately leading him to a shocking discovery.
In this work of fiction, Chandler crafts a narrative that embodies the hard-boiled and noir genres, showcasing the complexities of crime and morality. Readers will find themselves immersed in a story that explores the darker sides of human nature and the challenges faced by a determined investigator. The Big Sleep stands as a significant contribution to the mystery and detective literature, reflecting the intricate storytelling and character development that Chandler is known for.
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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.
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