América by James Ellroy
América

James Ellroy

568 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

On the same day as John Kennedy was assassinated, Fbi agent Wayne Tedrow arrives in Dallas with six thousand dollars in his pocket and a mission to take out Wendell Durfee, who was charged with rape and murder.

Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
tense 77%
mysterious 55%
challenging 37%
adventurous 25%
funny 14%
informative 14%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
reflective 7%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 37%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.15

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