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The Big Nowhere by James Ellroy

2 reviews

jackpumpkinhead's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Frequently boring for long stretches of UAES paranoia, but Upshaw is a great character to follow and Meeks grows on you. The murder case at the heart of the book is the best part, and it was a solid conclusion. I just can't act like I didn't have to force myself to read huge chunks of this, which was not a problem with Black Dahlia. 

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jackbooks's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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