Raymond Chandler






Raymond Chandler

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born
December 13, 1901

died
March 26, 1959

gender
male

place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, The United States

genre
Mystery & Thrillers


about this author

An author of crime stories and novels of immense stylistic influence upon modern crime fiction. His protagonist, Philip Marlowe, is synonymous with "private detective".




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avg rating: 4.05 | 17,213 ratings | 1,367 reviews | 103 distinct works | 126 fans
The Big Sleep The Big Sleep
by Raymond Chandler
avg rating 4.07 — 5,072 ratings — published 1939
68 editions
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The Long Goodbye The Long Goodbye
by Raymond Chandler
avg rating 4.21 — 2,817 ratings — published 1953
41 editions
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Farewell, My Lovely Farewell, My Lovely
by Raymond Chandler
avg rating 4.10 — 2,170 ratings — published 1940
32 editions
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The Lady in the Lake The Lady in the Lake
by Raymond Chandler
avg rating 3.97 — 1,403 ratings — published 1943
46 editions
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The High Window The High Window
by Raymond Chandler
avg rating 3.93 — 1,011 ratings — published 1941
27 editions
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The Little Sister The Little Sister
by Raymond Chandler
avg rating 3.95 — 788 ratings — published 1949
20 editions
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Trouble Is My Business Trouble Is My Business
by Raymond Chandler
avg rating 4.05 — 680 ratings — published 1972
18 editions
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The Simple Art of Murder The Simple Art of Murder
by Raymond Chandler
avg rating 3.97 — 500 ratings — published 1977
11 editions
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Playback Playback
by Raymond Chandler
avg rating 3.64 — 477 ratings — published 1958
20 editions
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Poodle Springs Poodle Springs
by Raymond Chandler, Robert B. Parker
avg rating 3.15 — 317 ratings — published 1989
11 editions
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"From 30 feet away she looked like a lot of class. From 10 feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from 30 feet away. "
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"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. "
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"To say goodbye is to die a little."
Raymond Chandler (The Long Goodbye)
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