The Best American Noir of the Century by James Ellroy

The Best American Noir of the Century

James Ellroy with Otto Penzler

624 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

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"Well worth its impressive weight in gold, it would be a crime not to have this seminal masterpiece in your collection."--New York Journal of Books In his introduction to The Best American Noir of the Century, James Ellroy writes, "Noir is the mo...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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