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

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

3.75

A book I read for uni, having never read West before I didn't know what to expect. Deeply disturbing in parts but an incredible LA novel of the great depression which paints a harrowing and vibrant portrait of Hollywood life.
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