The Big Sleep
1939 • 155 pages

Ratings218

Average rating3.8

15

I wanted to like this one a lot more than I did. The vibe and aura was classic crime noir, but most of the book was the protagonist just describing his location. Meandering plot that followed (or maybe even defined) the classic trope of “well that wraps up this case nicely (halfway through the story). Oh, wait here's new evidence that changes the supposedly closed case.”
I didn't hate the book overall. I would try another by this guy just to get a better feel of the genre—especially since it's a quick and easy read.

May 15, 2025