Plot Summary

The Simple Art Of Murder

Raymond Chandler
Guide cover placeholder

The Simple Art Of Murder

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1950

Book Brief

Raymond Chandler

The Simple Art Of Murder

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1950
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1950

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.3

6,663 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Raymond Chandler's The Simple Art of Murder is lauded for its masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations, capturing the essence of classic hard-boiled detective fiction. Critics praise Chandler's sharp prose and wit but note occasional convoluted plots. Overall, it's a compelling read for genre enthusiasts, offering both intrigue and critique.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Simple Art Of Murder?

A reader who enjoys hard-boiled detective fiction and appreciates sharp, poetic prose will be captivated by Raymond Chandler's The Simple Art Of Murder. Fans of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon or Ross Macdonald's The Moving Target will find similar thrills in Chandler's gritty, atmospheric storytelling.

4.3

6,663 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1950

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!