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The High Window

The High Window

BiographyCrime
Pages
265
Published
1942
Language
English

Synopsis

Philip Marlowe is a private eye with a code in a city that has none. In Raymond Chandler's The High Window, a seemingly simple case of a stolen coin quickly spirals into a deadly conspiracy. Marlowe must navigate a treacherous landscape of deceit and violence to find the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkGrittyTenseAtmosphericReflective
Morally GreyQuest

Genres

Biography Crime Literary Fiction Mystery Hardboiled

About the author

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Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler is the mind behind the classic detective novel The Big Sleep. He's a master of hardboiled crime fiction, known for his sharp dialogue and gritty atmosphere. If you like your mysteries with a tough, cynical edge, you'll find a lot to enjoy here.

Characters

Philip MarloweProtagonist
All characters in The High Window

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The High Window need to be read in order?

    While part of a series featuring Philip Marlowe, The High Window can be read as a standalone story. Each novel presents a self-contained mystery, allowing new readers to jump in without prior knowledge of earlier books.

  • Are there any film adaptations of The High Window?

    The High Window was adapted into a film titled "Time to Kill" in 1946, starring Lloyd Nolan as Philip Marlowe. Another adaptation, "The Brasher Doubloon," was released in 1947 with George Montgomery in the lead role.

  • How does The High Window compare to Raymond Chandler's other Marlowe novels?

    The High Window is notable for its more intricate plotting and a slightly darker, more cynical tone compared to some of Chandler's earlier works. It further develops Marlowe's moral code and his increasing disillusionment with the corruption he encounters.