It's funny to see the knockout list this morning, since I was
reading FAREWELL, MY LOVELY late last night and came across
just such a scene. (I'm taking Jim Doherty's on online
course, which is very good btw) While reading, I marked the
text because I was thinking about how much of a cliche this
device has become.
Anyway, here's how Chandler handled it:
The man in the back seat made a sudden flashing movement that
I sensed rather than saw. A pool of darkness opened at my
feet and was far, far deeper than the blackest night. I dived
into it. It had no bottom.
One thing I like about the way Chandler does it is that
afterwards, there are serious physical repercussions for
Marlowe. He wobbles around and even gets accused of having
the DT's. That's a far cry from the gumshoe who gets knocked
out and then jumps back to consciousness, ready to go.
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