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Rachel
is 99% done
The long goodbye is fitting bc it felt like it took forever for this book to end. I kept thinking okay yep that was probs the last chapter, then turned the page and there was another.
So many say this is the best Philip Marlowe book, even Raymond Chandler was proudest of the long goodbye. But idk I think I’d rank this middle of the pack out of all his books. Maybe it’s me and my mood rn idk.
— Jun 22, 2026 03:21PM
So many say this is the best Philip Marlowe book, even Raymond Chandler was proudest of the long goodbye. But idk I think I’d rank this middle of the pack out of all his books. Maybe it’s me and my mood rn idk.
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Rachel
is 99% done
I feel like it lacked the special sauce I’m drawn to in chandlers books. Not enough of his fun prose and quips. The story was easier to follow, more contained, and more developed - sure. But I don’t go to him for his stories.
The murderer was p predictable with how Chandler likes to do things. I was surprised by a little twist at the end. I didn’t expect that at all
I was rlly excited for this book. Meh
— Jun 22, 2026 03:23PM
The murderer was p predictable with how Chandler likes to do things. I was surprised by a little twist at the end. I didn’t expect that at all
I was rlly excited for this book. Meh
Rachel
is 39% done
Okay that kiss just came out of nowhere
I’ve heard/read people say this is the best Philip Marlowe book but it isn’t really hitting for me. At least so far
— Jun 07, 2026 06:23AM
I’ve heard/read people say this is the best Philip Marlowe book but it isn’t really hitting for me. At least so far
