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Book Reviews

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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Movie Reviews

Movie Review: The Big Sleep (1946)

“The Big Sleep” is a classic film noir released in 1946, directed by Howard Hawks and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Based on the novel of the same name by Raymond Chandler, the movie follows private detective Philip Marlowe (Bogart) as he investigates the complex and dangerous case of the wealthy Sternwood family. The movie is a masterclass in film noir, with a gripping … Continue reading Movie Review: The Big Sleep (1946)

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Book Reviews

Book Review: Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler (1940)

Farewell, My Lovely is a classic noir detective novel written by Raymond Chandler, first published in 1940. The story follows private detective Philip Marlowe as he investigates the disappearance of a former convict named Moose Malloy, and his subsequent involvement in a series of murders and double-crosses in 1930s Los Angeles. Chandler’s writing style is known for its vivid and hardboiled prose, as well as … Continue reading Book Review: Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler (1940)

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Essay

1930s Mysteries: An Overview

The 1930s was a decade of great change and upheaval, marked by the Great Depression, the rise of fascism in Europe, and the looming threat of a second world war. In popular culture, however, the 1930s were also a time of great fascination with mysteries and detective fiction. The decade saw the rise of many iconic characters and series, from Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot to … Continue reading 1930s Mysteries: An Overview

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (1939)

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler is a classic hard-boiled detective novel, first published in 1939. The book features the iconic private investigator Philip Marlowe, hired by wealthy and retired General Sternwood to investigate a blackmailing case against his younger daughter, Carmen. The plot of the novel is complex, with multiple twists and turns, and involves various characters, including gangsters, gamblers, and corrupt police officers. … Continue reading Book Review: The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (1939)

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Reading Lists

Reading List: 10 Popular Mysteries of the 1930s

The 1930s saw the rise of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, and many of the most iconic mystery novels were published during this period. Here are 10 popular mystery books of the 1930s: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (1934): This classic novel features Christie’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, as he investigates a murder that occurs aboard the luxurious Orient Express. … Continue reading Reading List: 10 Popular Mysteries of the 1930s

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Reading Lists

Reading List: 6 Popular Mysteries of the 1920s

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (1926): This novel, which is widely regarded as one of Christie’s greatest works, features the detective Hercule Poirot and centers around the murder of a wealthy industrialist in a small English village. The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (1920): Christie’s first published novel, this story features the debut of detective Hercule Poirot and takes place … Continue reading Reading List: 6 Popular Mysteries of the 1920s

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Book Reviews

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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Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Murder, My Sweet (1944)

“Murder, My Sweet” is a 1944 film noir directed by Edward Dmytryk, based on Raymond Chandler’s novel Farewell, My Lovely. The movie stars Dick Powell as Philip Marlowe, a private detective who gets caught up in a complex and dangerous web of crime. The plot follows Marlowe as he is hired by a wealthy man named Moose Malloy to find his former girlfriend, Velma. Marlowe’s … Continue reading Movie Review: Murder, My Sweet (1944)

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