The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
In this classic detective novel, a private investigator is hired by a wealthy family to resolve a blackmail issue involving the younger daughter. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, murder, and organized crime. The detective's investigation is further complicated by his growing attraction to the older daughter, adding a layer of personal involvement to an already complex case. The novel is renowned for its gritty depiction of 1930s Los Angeles and its sharp, witty dialogue.
The 97th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 69,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 2nd on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 8th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 12th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 34th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 37th on 50 Books to Read Before You Die (Complex)
- 56th on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- 64th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 68th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 91st on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 96th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 97th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 211th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Best Classics (The Times)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- Finding Comfort in the Classics (NY Times)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)