The Day of the Locust
by Nathanael West
Taste attributes: dramacomedyslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticenclosedsocial commentaryself destruction/implosiontroubled leads
Boxlist takeA serious, grounded novel, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Open Library rating
3.8 / 5
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About This Book
Following the tale of Tod Hackett - a brilliant young artist who is brought to an LA studio as a set designer - 'The Day of the Locust' is an exposure of the sordid reality beneath the surface of Hollywood.
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- Author
- Nathanael West
- Published
- 1939
- Pages
- 167
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- Open Library
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