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Save:The Archer Files by Ross Macdonald is an omnibus collection of short stories featuring private eye Lew Archer. Readers find prototypes for the full-length novels within these short stories, giving insight into how the stories evolved into novels. The book showcases Macdonald's masterful writing style, with complex and nuanced mysteries set in post-World War II California.
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Save:Walter Mosley's 'Devil in a Blue Dress' introduces readers to the character Easy Rawlins, a black war veteran in 1948 Los Angeles who gets entangled in a web of mystery and danger when he is hired to find a missing woman. Set against the backdrop of post-World War II America, the novel explores themes of corruption, racism, and societal struggles through the eyes of Easy Rawlins as he navigates the seedy underbelly of the city. The plot is described as twisty and hard-boiled, filled with well-drawn characters and a strong sense of time and place that immerses readers in the noir atmosphere of the story.
Mosley's writing style is praised for its vivid descriptions, fast-paced narrative, and flavorful dialogue that captures the essence of 1940s Los Angeles. The book is commended for its depiction of the black experience during that era, offering a fresh perspective on the classic private eye novel by presenting a black protagonist, Easy Rawlins, in a genre typically dominated by white detectives. Despite some readers finding the plot convoluted, the novel is lauded for its social commentary on race relations and its ability to transport readers to a different time and place through compelling storytelling.
I had spent five years with white men, and women, from Africa to Italy, through Paris, and into the Fatherland itself. I ate with them and slept with them, and I killed enough blue-eyed young men to k... - #3
Save:'The Chill' by Ross Macdonald is a complex and convoluted murder mystery that follows private detective Lew Archer as he delves into the case of a missing bride, leading him to uncover a web of connections between multiple murders spanning over two decades. The plot is full of red herrings, intricate character relationships, and unexpected twists, keeping the reader engaged and guessing until the very end. Macdonald's writing style is described as superb, with subtle wit, keen observations, and penetrating insights that create a suspenseful atmosphere throughout the novel.
THE HEAVY RED-FIGURED DRAPES over the courtroom windows were incompletely closed against the sun. Yellow daylight leaked in and dimmed the electric bulbs in the high ceiling. It picked out random deta...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Lew Archer ) - #4
Save:'The Moving Target' by Ross Macdonald introduces readers to private investigator Lew Archer, who is hired to find a missing millionaire, Ralph Sampson. As Archer tracks Sampson through post-war Southern California, the case evolves from a potential divorce situation to a true kidnapping, revealing overlapping love triangles and dark family dynamics. The writing style is reminiscent of classic hardboiled detective novels, with vivid descriptions of characters and settings, complex dialogue, and a plot filled with twists and turns.
The scrub oak gave place to ordered palms and Monterey cypress hedges. I caught glimpses of lawns effervescent with sprinklers, deep white porches, roofs of red tile and green copper. A Rolls with a d...
