I liked it better than The Big Sleep (have yet to finish it), but after about the midway point it was all downhill for me. I recall mostly having a problem comprehending the ending. Have to admit I not infrequently feel this way after finishing a mystery so that probably isn't a fault of Chandler and a reason I'm not a diehard mystery fan.
Putting it succinctly, I totally agree w/every negative mentioned so far and I'm sure with any yet to come.
I'll never know of this is the best Chandler book because I surely won't read another.
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