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Marlowe's cynical yet charming narration feels so distinctive. I'm curious if Chandler based him on any real people or if he developed him purely from imagination.

The story seemed to build tension but then had some slower moments. I'm wondering if Chandler was deliberately giving space for character development or if it was just the style.

The city feels like a character itself, full of secrets and shadows. I'm interested in how Chandler decided on this time and place for the story.