The Big Sleep

Interesting Facts

• The book is the first novel featuring private detective Philip Marlowe, who became an iconic character in the noir genre.
• The story is set in Los Angeles, depicted as a city full of corruption and moral decay.
• The novel is known for its complex and intricate plotline, which includes several intersecting investigations and numerous characters.
• The book has been adapted into several films, the most famous being the 1946 adaptation starring Humphrey Bogart as Philip Marlowe.
• The novel is considered one of the best examples of the detective noir genre and has significantly influenced subsequent literature and cinema.