The Big Nowhere by James Ellroy
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Book Summary Author: James Ellroy Edition: Paperback Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published) Published: 1998-05-01 ISBN: 0446674370 Number of pages: 406 Publisher: Mysterious Press |
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Book Reviews of the The Big Nowhere
Customer Review: Horrific, compellingly so.
Summary: 3 Stars
I thought this was a great book. My introduction to Ellroy came via a university tutor who truthfully told me the story of the Black Dahlia would make me sick but keep me reading. True. 'The Big Nowhere, is, I think, even better. The plot twists and turns without relief and I was forever foraging through previous chapters to try and pick up the thread once more. Realistic, disconcertingly flawed, totally compelling - Ellroy's characterization has to be his forte. The fate of Deputy Danny Upshaw will linger long in my memory. To those readers who complain of the gory brutality of this novel; this is pure Ellroy people, I warn you never even to contemplate picking up a copy of 'American Psycho', the scenes of rape, torture, murder and necrophilia will undoubtedly put you off your dinners.