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

Description

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 516 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 86%
tense 73%
challenging 52%
adventurous 34%
sad 34%
emotional 21%
reflective 13%
informative 8%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 31%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 44% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.95

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