The Day of the Locust and The Dream Life of Balso Snell by Nathanael West

The Day of the Locust and The Dream Life of Balso Snell

Nathanael West

234 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction classics reflective sad slow-paced
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These two novellas demonstrate the fragility of the American dream, from two very different perspectives. In 'The Day of the Locust', talented young artist Tod Hackett has been brought to Hollywood to work in the design department of a major studi...

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Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

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Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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