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Raymond Chandler
Poodle Springs
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Part of "Philip Marlowe" series
"Poodle Springs" is a posthumously published novel by the renowned American crime fiction writer Raymond Chandler. The story was originally started by Chandler in the 1950s, but he was unable to finish it before his death in 1959. The novel was later completed by Robert B. Parker, a mystery writer and Chandler enthusiast, in 1989. The novel features Philip Marlowe, Chandler's iconic private detective, who is now married to a wealthy heiress, Laura Pomroy. The couple settles in the luxurious and glamorous resort town of Poodle Springs, California, where Marlowe tries to enjoy his newfound wealth and married life. However, Marlowe's past catches up with him when he is hired by a wealthy businessman to find his missing daughter. Chandler's signature style of hard-boiled detective fiction is on full display in "Poodle Springs," with Marlowe's witty and sarcastic inner monologues, snappy dialogue, and gritty depictions of crime and violence. The novel also explores themes of identity, class, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. While some critics have argued that "Poodle Springs" lacks the depth and complexity of Chandler's earlier works, such as "The Big Sleep" and "Farewell, My Lovely," the novel is still a worthy addition to the Marlowe canon. Parker's continuation of Chandler's style and tone is seamless, and the novel provides a fascinating glimpse into Marlowe's later years and his struggles to reconcile his past as a private detective with his new life as a wealthy husband. Overall, "Poodle Springs" is a fast-paced and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of Chandler's earlier works, as well as readers who enjoy classic detective fiction. While it may not reach the heights of Chandler's best novels, it is a fitting swan song for one of the greatest detectives in American literature...
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