The Big Nowhere by James Ellroy

The Big Nowhere

L.A. Quartet #2

James Ellroy

472 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction crime mystery challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

1950s Los Angeles: The City of Angels has become the city of the Angel of Death. Communist witch-hunts and insanely violent killings are terrorising the community. Three men are plunged into a maelstrom of violence and deceit when their lives beco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 85%
challenging 64%
tense 57%
sad 42%
adventurous 35%
emotional 28%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 41% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.92

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