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Mentioned in 9 episodes

The big sleep

Book •

Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler's "The Big Sleep" is a classic hard-boiled detective novel featuring Philip Marlowe.

The story is set in Los Angeles and involves a complex web of deceit, murder, and blackmail.

Chandler's distinctive writing style, characterized by sharp wit, cynical observations, and vivid descriptions, creates a compelling atmosphere of suspense and intrigue.

The novel explores themes of morality, corruption, and the dark side of human nature.

"The Big Sleep" is a cornerstone of the hard-boiled detective genre and has been adapted numerous times for film and television.

Mentioned by

Quentin Tarantino

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Terry Real

as a favorite author, highlighting his impactful writing style.

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Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson as a major influence on

Andrew Klavan

's writing style and portrayal of the flawed masculine hero.

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Mentioned in relation to the film adaptation of the book.

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Mentioned by

Jon Acuff

as the first book in the Philip Marlowe series, suggesting it as a starting point for readers.

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Mentioned by

Mark Normand

, comparing it to 'The Big Lebowski'.

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Mentioned by

Ari Aster

in the context of film pastiche and homage.

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Mentioned by

Robert Lamb

in relation to Howard Hawks' adaptation of "The Big Sleep"

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Recommended for its fantastic writing and for inspiring the listener's definition of manhood.

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Mentioned by

Tamler Sommers

in a story about the making of the film adaptation of "The Big Sleep"

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Mentioned by

Carl Rollyson

in relation to Faulkner's work on the film adaptation.

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Mentioned by

Paul Scheer

and

Amy Nicholson

as the author of the first draft of Empire Strikes Back.

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Mentioned by

Gregg Hurwitz

in the context of different writing styles and approaches.

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Erwähnt als Roman von Raymond Chandler, von dem Billy Wilder begeistert ist.

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Mentioned by

Quentin Tarantino

as one of the writers of the script for "The Big Sleep", along with Lee Brackett.

Preview of The Big Sleep (1978)

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