A review by halfpastsix
The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West

challenging dark funny sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The ways in which it is obvious that it was published in 1939 are what makes its revelance today stand out. 
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