Why people recommend it
The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler is a celebrated noir novel featuring the iconic private investigator Philip Marlowe, known for its intricate plot, cynical atmosphere, and sharp commentary on Los Angeles society. During an episode of The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, the speakers discussed the literary contributions of Raymond Chandler, specifically praising The Long Goodbye as a truly great novel within the detective fiction genre. Furthermore, on an episode of SmartLess, Natasha Lyonne mentioned the book while discussing her mutual love for Philip Marlowe alongside a colleague. She noted that their shared appreciation for Marlowe and Altman's film adaptation of The Long Goodbye was so profound that it directly inspired creative elements when she co-created the television series Russian Doll. These podcast mentions illustrate the lasting cultural impact of Chandler's masterwork, demonstrating how its distinct tone, memorable protagonist, and moody atmosphere continue to deeply influence modern creators, writers, and artists working across television and film today.
Who recommended it
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 2
“I mean, that's a great movie. 'The Long Goodbye' is a great novel.”
“I mean, I definitely, I even hear the way, uh, Ryan and I will talk about this, you know, Pokerface Mystery Show and we share a love of, uh, Philip Marlowe, you know, and and Alman's The Long Goodbye, and you know, I love it so much that in, uh, co-creating Russian Doll, there is like a cat oatmeal and”