The Big Sleep
1978 • Crime, Mystery • R
Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.
Runtime: 1h 40m
Diving into Raymond Chandler's 'The Big Sleep' offers an experience unmatched by its film adaptation, providing a literary journey through the underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles that is richly detailed and expertly crafted. Chandler's prose is both poetic and precise, painting vivid pictures of the city's gritty landscape and weaving intricate plots that engage and challenge the reader.
The novel's protagonist, Philip Marlowe, comes to life on the page in a way that allows readers to delve into his mind, witnessing his sardonic humor and complex morality firsthand. Chandler's narrative brilliantly combines a compelling mystery with character depth and stylish dialogue, making 'The Big Sleep' a masterpiece worth savoring beyond the silver screen.
The Big Sleep inspired from
The Big Sleep
by Raymond Chandler
