The Big Nowhere by James Ellroy

The Big Nowhere

L.A. Quartet #2

James Ellroy

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction crime mystery challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
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Los Angeles, 1950. Red crosscurrents: the Commie Scare and a string of brutal mutilation killings. Gangland intrigue and Hollywood sleaze. Three cops caught in a hellish web of ambition, perversion, and deceit. Danny Upshaw is a sheriff's deputy s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 674 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 83%
tense 76%
challenging 50%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
emotional 20%
reflective 10%
funny 6%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 25%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 34% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 48% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.96

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