The Long Goodbye (Philip Marlowe, #6)
by Raymond Chandler
The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 22.5K reader ratings. First published in 1953. The book spans 379 pages.
About The Long Goodbye
Down-and-out drunk Terry Lennox has a problem: his millionaire wife is dead and he needs to get out of LA fast. So he turns to the only friend he can trust: private investigator Philip Marlowe. Marlowe is willing to help a man down on his luck, but later Lennox commits suicide in Mexico and things start to turn nasty. Marlowe is drawn into a sordid crowd of adulterers and alcoholics in LA's Idle Valley, where the rich are suffering one big suntanned hangover. Marlowe is sure Lennox didn't kill his wife, but how many stiffs will turn up before he gets to the truth?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Raymond Chandler |
| Published | 1953 |
| Pages | 379 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.23 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,503 |
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What genre is The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Long Goodbye worth reading?
Based on 22.5K reader ratings, The Long Goodbye has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye has 379 pages.
Who wrote The Long Goodbye?
The Long Goodbye was written by Raymond Chandler. It was first published in 1953.
What is the ISBN for The Long Goodbye?
The ISBN-13 for The Long Goodbye is 9780394757680.0.
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