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Book Review: Mildred Pierce by James M. Cain (1941)

Mildred Pierce is a novel written by James M. Cain and published in 1941. The story takes place during the Great Depression in Southern California, and follows the life of a middle-class woman named Mildred Pierce. Mildred Pierce is a devoted mother who is determined to provide her two daughters with the best possible life. After her husband leaves her for another woman, Mildred takes … Continue reading Book Review: Mildred Pierce by James M. Cain (1941)

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Book Review: Playback by Raymond Chandler (1958)

Playback is a novel by Raymond Chandler, published in 1958. It is the last novel featuring the private detective Philip Marlowe, who has appeared in several of Chandler’s other works. Playback is a classic example of Chandler’s hard-boiled style, with Marlowe navigating a complex web of deceit and corruption in the fictional California city of Bay City. The plot of Playback centers on Marlowe’s investigation … Continue reading Book Review: Playback by Raymond Chandler (1958)

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Book Review: The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler (1953)

The Long Goodbye is a classic novel by Raymond Chandler, first published in 1953. The novel features Chandler’s iconic private detective, Philip Marlowe, as he investigates the apparent suicide of his friend, Terry Lennox. The investigation takes Marlowe on a dark and twisted journey through the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, as he uncovers corruption, betrayal, and murder. One of the strengths of The Long … Continue reading Book Review: The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler (1953)

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Short Stories

Short Story Saturday: Trouble is My Business by Raymond Chandler (1939)

Trouble is my Business is a collection of short stories by Raymond Chandler, first published in 1939. The stories feature Chandler’s iconic private detective, Philip Marlowe, as he navigates a variety of complex and dangerous cases in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles. The collection includes some of Chandler’s most well-known and beloved stories, including “Red Wind,” “Trouble is my Business,” and “Goldfish.” One of … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: Trouble is My Business by Raymond Chandler (1939)

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