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The Lady in the Lake (Philip Marlowe, #4)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Classics Mystery & Thriller

by Raymond Chandler

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4.07 (11.6K ratings)
calendar_today 1943
description 266 pages

The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 11.6K reader ratings. First published in 1943. The book spans 266 pages.

About The Lady in the Lake

A couple of missing wives—one a rich man's and one a poor man's—become the objects of Marlowe's investigation. One of them may have gotten a Mexican divorce and married a gigolo and the other may be dead. Marlowe's not sure he cares about either one, but he's not paid to care.

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Author Raymond Chandler
Published 1943
Pages 266
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.07 / 5.00
Total Ratings 11,613

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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11.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.07, The Lady in the Lake is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.07
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Lady in the Lake?

The Lady in the Lake is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Lady in the Lake worth reading?

Based on 11.6K reader ratings, The Lady in the Lake has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Lady in the Lake?

The Lady in the Lake has 266 pages.

Who wrote The Lady in the Lake?

The Lady in the Lake was written by Raymond Chandler. It was first published in 1943.

What is the ISBN for The Lady in the Lake?

The ISBN-13 for The Lady in the Lake is 9780394758250.0.

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