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A review by larry1138
L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories by Megan Abbott, Joyce Carol Oates, Lawrence Block, Joe R. Lansdale, Andrew Vachss, Duane Swierczynski, Francine Prose, Jonathan Santlofer
4.0
I've played the videogame, which in itself was a spectacularly authentic look at the dark side of 1940's LA. I'm happy to say this book accomplished the same feat!
The best thing this book does is blend actual historical events (the Black Dahlia murder featured in one chapter for example) with events and characters in the videogame, though playing LA Noire is by no means a prerequisite for reading this. The stories are strong and stand out on their own without the game's context, each exposing a particular tragedy or crime through a very personal narrative. The tie-ins with the game only further the depth of your understanding of these events. Feel free to play the game and follow Detective Cole Phelps as he investigates these crimes!
Definitely recommend, particularly if you've played the game or are into crime dramas!
The best thing this book does is blend actual historical events (the Black Dahlia murder featured in one chapter for example) with events and characters in the videogame, though playing LA Noire is by no means a prerequisite for reading this. The stories are strong and stand out on their own without the game's context, each exposing a particular tragedy or crime through a very personal narrative. The tie-ins with the game only further the depth of your understanding of these events. Feel free to play the game and follow Detective Cole Phelps as he investigates these crimes!
Definitely recommend, particularly if you've played the game or are into crime dramas!