"The Long Farewell" is an exciting novel by Raymond Chandler, which became a classic of the noir and detective genre. In this book, the threads of intrigue and social problems of the 1930s in Los Angeles are skillfully interwoven. The main character, indomitable private detective Philip Marlowe, goes in search of a mysterious woman who has disappeared. The case quickly turns into a complex maze of suspects, betrayal and corruption, and Marlow, as always, is ready to reveal any secret, even if it means personal loss for him. Chandler successfully combines a tense plot with a sense of place, sharp social criticism and philosophical considerations, making this book a masterpiece for both fans of the genre and connoisseurs of high literature.