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Farewell, My Lovely (Philip Marlowe, #2)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Classics Mystery & Thriller

by Raymond Chandler

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4.17 (21.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1940
description 292 pages

Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler holds a highly rated rating of 4.17 out of 5, based on 21.9K reader ratings. First published in 1940. The book spans 292 pages.

About Farewell, My Lovely

Marlowe's about to give up on a completely routine case when he finds himself in the wrong place at the right time to get caught up in a murder that leads to a ring of jewel thieves, another murder, a fortune-teller, a couple more murders, and more corruption than your average graveyard.

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Author Raymond Chandler
Published 1940
Pages 292
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.17 / 5.00
Total Ratings 21,864

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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21.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.17, Farewell, My Lovely is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.17
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Farewell, My Lovely?

Farewell, My Lovely is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Farewell, My Lovely worth reading?

Based on 21.9K reader ratings, Farewell, My Lovely has an average score of 4.17 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Farewell, My Lovely?

Farewell, My Lovely has 292 pages.

Who wrote Farewell, My Lovely?

Farewell, My Lovely was written by Raymond Chandler. It was first published in 1940.

What is the ISBN for Farewell, My Lovely?

The ISBN-13 for Farewell, My Lovely is 9780394758280.0.

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