Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler - Book Chat

[@kevinrussell-jp6om]

My favorite character in this strange second Marlowe story is Second Planting. He, of course, is the Indian (feather) driver of the fake psychic. It's VERY funny when Marlowe refers to him as Mr. Planting. This one is NOT my favorite (perhaps #3 or 4), but it is quite good. The settings and descriptions are tight and lovely in their color and brutality. Chandler wouldn't have countenanced anyone being woke. Thanks for posting. Anne Riordan is too serious and uncomplicated for Marlowe, but he was too much the gentleman and too honest to take advantage of her. He really goes for rich, edgy women who can spar verbally with him.

[@jromhek2070]

Thanks for sharing , one question please : what's the meaning of the slang word "scram" in the sentence "No Velma heah, brother. No hooch, no gals, no nothing. Jes' the scram" ? Thanks

[@EarnestlyEston]

I'm not exactly sure because it's not a slang in use today (today "scram" means to leave somewhere quickly). It's possible it means bad food? At least that's how I interpreted it.

[@jromhek2070]

@@EarnestlyEston Thanks for you fast reply and keep up the good work .