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Title: The High Window (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard) by Raymond Chandler ISBN: 0-394-75826-9 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 August, 1992 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.23 (13 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: a tame, but certainly not lame Philip Marlowe story..
Comment: Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe detective stories, while never dull, can sometimes have almost hysterical, over-the-top plots which become terribly confusing to decipher. Fortunately the cracking dialogue and bizarre characters compensate nicely. In The High Window the author takes a breather, and delivers a story which is relatively simple ... and enjoyable to read.
Like in many Marlowe stories, our naughty private eye is hired by a rich recluse. This time the recluse is a rich widow who believes her trashy daughter-in-law has stolen a rare coin inherited from her deceased hubby. As Marlowe investigates we understand that the daughter-in-law keeps some rather nasty company, and before long Marlowe is tangled in multiple homicide situation. Of course in the end it is all resolved in a surprisingly uncontrived way (..at least by Raymond Chandler standards).
My only real complaint, or rather disappointment, is the general absence of Marlowe's normally razor-sharp sarcasm. In other books Marlowe can be extremely brutish with the ladies, and the ladies all fall in love with him. In The High Window we do not see this side of Marlowe, and so he seems somewhat two-dimensional in this story.
Bottom line: most definitely not a Chandler classic, but certainly a very enjoyable read. Recommended.
Rating: 5
Summary: If you like detective stories, look no further
Comment: Raymond Chandler has written some excellent crime/mystery novels, and this is no exception. The High Window was Chandler's third novel with Philip Marlowe. But don't worry if you haven't read the first two (The Big Sleep & Farewell, My Lovely) because The High Window could easily have been the first book.
This novel works for several reasons. First, it is very easy to read. This is a 'page-turner' in every sense of the term. Secondly, the story is interesting and always has your attention. Chandler unveils the story in a way that makes you want to keep reading. Finally, the characters are almost always well done. Of course, Philip Marlowe is a great character, an old tough guy with some great dialogue. Although the book was published in the early 1940's, it does not feel like it at all.
To those unaquainted with Chandler, the closest thing I could compare it to would be the 1974 movie CHINATOWN, written by Robert Towne. That's the style of it. It's different from Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.
Give it a shot. Chances are it will grab you and you'll read it quickly.
Rating: 4
Summary: An engaging, fun read.
Comment: The High Window is a fast paced, intricately plotted story inhabited by an abundance of interesting and colorful characters.
Once again, Raymond Chandler has succeeded in painting very vivid pictures of the various locales depicted with his unique brand of highly descriptive prose. A relatively short novel, The High Window is packed with page after page of interesting twists and turns, memorable characters and sharp dialogue.
Hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe is, as always, hard drinking, wise cracking and supremely self confident. A walking, breathing paradox, he adheres to a very high minded code of honor when it comes to protecting client confidentiality yet is not above tampering with evidence.
What starts off as a rather mundane search for a missing rare coin rapidly expands to include multiple murder, blackmail and psychological abuse. This novel should appeal to all fans of detective fiction as well as to those who appreciate good writing regardless of subject matter.
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Title: Farewell, My Lovely (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard) by Raymond Chandler ISBN: 0394758277 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 August, 1992 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Playback (Vintage Crime) by Raymond Chandler ISBN: 0394757661 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 August, 1988 List Price(USD): $11.00 |
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Title: The Long Goodbye (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard) by Raymond Chandler ISBN: 0394757688 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 August, 1992 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: The Lady in the Lake (Vintage Crime/ Black Lizard) by Raymond Chandler ISBN: 0394758250 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 August, 1992 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: The Little Sister (Vintage Crime) by Raymond Chandler ISBN: 039475767X Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 August, 1988 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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