The Collected Works of Nathanael West: The Day of the Locust; The Dream Life of Balso Snell; Miss Lonelyhearts; A Cool Million by Nathanael West

The Collected Works of Nathanael West: The Day of the Locust; The Dream Life of Balso Snell; Miss Lonelyhearts; A Cool Million

Nathanael West

414 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The four novels gathered here, Miss Lonelyhearts, A Cool Million, The Day of the Locust and The Dream Life of Balso Snell, constitute the complete longer works of one the most brilliant and original American writers.

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
funny 100%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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