Mandarin's Jade and Other Stories

From AudioFile This collection includes "Mandarin's Jade," "Try the Girl," and "The Man Who Liked Dogs," originally published in detective magazines in the 1930s. These fast-paced stories are similar in style and intensity, as well as in classic clichés and similes, and are set in a time of sedans with running boards and whiskey that could be bought for a nickel. While one has some difficulty distinguishing between characters, the distinctive voice of Elliot Gould adds a comfortable familiarity to the listening experience. This nostalgic selection offers an authentic taste of the early days of American crime fiction. F.L.F. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Product Description This is Raymond Chandler at his best. "The Man Who Liked Dogs," "Try the Girl," and "the title story are narrated by Elliott Gould, who himself has played our hero- Philip Marlow. This is the best collection yet.