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Which of these Chandler's novels is considered a masterpiece?

  • Farewell, My Lovely

  • The Second Sleep

  • The Night's Watch

  • End of Watch

Answer

Farewell, My Lovely is considered a masterpiece of Raymond Chandler's hard-boiled detective fiction. It is the first novel in the Philip Marlowe series, and it was published in 1940. The novel is set in Los Angeles, and it tells the story of Marlowe's investigation into the murder of a wealthy man. The novel is praised for its rich characterization, its suspenseful plot, and its sharp dialogue.
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