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

emotional funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

I decided to read this short novel because my favorite author (Chuck Palahniuk) said it inspired his early writing, and I can definitely see what he got from this novel and where he found inspiration. This novel gave the vibe of The Great Gatsby and overall was pretty good.