Marlowe by John Banville

304 pages first pub 2014 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Readers who relish atmospheric, character-driven mysteries steeped in classic noir ambiance and complex family intrigues will find Marlowe an engrossing match.

Description

Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe returns in The Black-Eyed Blonde—also published as Marlowe as by John Banville—the basis for the major motion picture starring Liam Neeson as the iconic detective. "It was one of those Tuesday afternoons in summer...

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Community Reviews

3.42
based on 315 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 90%

dark: 60%

tense: 50%

adventurous: 40%

sad: 20%

funny: 10%

reflective: 10%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

57% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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