Noir vibes with a tough yet tender hero.
This book could be a good read for anyone who enjoys noir detective stories with a touch of vulnerability. The protagonist, John Dalmas, is a tough-talking private eye with a soft side that sets him apart. The book's distinctive feature lies in the interplay between Dalmas' gritty world and his tender approach, making it a compelling and refreshing read in the genre. Get ready for a dose of action, mystery, and unexpected emotions.
ISBN: 9780140109801
Authors:
Raymond Chandler
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 12171 readers)
Description
'She was sitting behind a black glass desk that looked like Napoleon's tomb and she was smoking a cigarette in a black holder that was not quite as long as a rolled umbrella. She said: "I need a man..."'So John Dalmas is hired to smear a girl, a gold-digging lady with bedroom eyes. Forerunner of Philip Marlowe, like the other private eyes in these five stories. Dalmas is tough-talking and soft-centred - and trouble is his business.
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