The Big Sleep was the first novel that Chandler's character Philip Marlowe appeared in. The plot is interesting, and the writing very descriptive and easy to read. The style is a bit dated, but perhaps we have grown more used to crime novels emphasising forensic evidence now. I've just been reading the blog of comtemporary crime writer, Chris Ewan, and Philip Marlowe is his favourite fictional hero, which shows the enduring influence of Raymond Chandler. By the way, you can meet Chris Ewan at Onchan Library on Tues 18th Jan at 7 p.m.
Evelyn
