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Liked It “...so far this is great. I can't wait to read the next novel.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Although this book had some interesting historical details, it was extremely long and boring. I definitely would only recommend it to someone who REALLY loves political fiction. I wasn't a fan. I even tried to listen to the audiobook to see if that helped. It didn't.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“...so far this is great. I can't wait to read the next novel.”
Philip M wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A worthy contribution to the American crime canon.”
Udo B wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm re-reading both volumes of this American Underworld Trilogy in preparation for the publication of the the third and final volume in September. I find that the book is easily as compelling the second time as it was the first.”
Floorsander wrote this review Tuesday, July 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Staggering.”
Shlamozzle wrote this review Wednesday, July 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Although this book had some interesting historical details, it was extremely long and boring. I definitely would only recommend it to someone who REALLY loves political fiction. I wasn't a fan. I even tried to listen to the audiobook to see if that helped. It didn't.”
Stewart P wrote this review Friday, December 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“More Cubans beheaded than the total population of the island circa 1962.”
AZ wrote this review Monday, June 16 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've read this book a half-dozen times over the years, and it remains one of my favorite novels to simply pick up, open anywhere, and GO. This book proves that Ellroy is far more than a genre writer... his use of language and flawless understanding of period slang and attitudes prove that he is among one of the most talented people writing today. If you have any interest in how the Kennedy assassination might have happened, you need to read this book. Also, J. Edgar Hoover is one of the most frightening villains ever. Actually, for a complete fiction-picture of the assassination , I would recommend Don DeLillo's 'Libra' as well. These books make great companions for understanding two views of the event. ”
Gerg wrote this review Wednesday, May 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved this one, it stuck in my head something fierce. Can't say I like all of his work though. His clipped, at times nearly verb-less prose gets to be annoying. White Jazz is probably the worst of 'em in that regard, but not Am Tab. It's a crazy good page turner.”
jeff h wrote this review Thursday, February 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
