Farewell, My Lovely

Interesting Facts

• The book is the second novel about private detective Philip Marlowe, who became one of the most famous characters in the noir detective genre.
• The story addresses themes of corruption, racism, and social inequality, which was a bold move for literature of that era.
• The novel was adapted into several films, including the well-known 1944 adaptation «Murder, My Sweet» starring Dick Powell as Marlowe.
• Chandler uses a complex and metaphorical language that became his signature style and greatly influenced the development of the detective genre.
• The plot begins with Marlowe being hired to find a former convict, which leads him to uncover a complicated web of crime and intrigue.