Has he written anything that isn't historical, Kevin? Which
of his books would you recommend for someone not interested
in his take on a famous unsolved murder from 1926?
Joy
"Kevin Burton Smith" <
kvnsmith@thrillingdetective.com> wrote:
> Just to make it clear, I have read Ellroy. In fact,
I've read most of
> his stuff, although I haven't read his latest (JFK
conspiracy
> theories -- zzzzzzzzzz....). I think he's pompous
and pretentious and
> too often takes a little boy's delight in offending
people and acting
> out. I also think, at his best, he's one hell of a
writer.
> Unfortunately, so does he.
>
> But don't let that stop you. Anyone interested in
hard-boiled fiction
> should at least give him a try.
>
> As for mocking him, while, gee, any ego puffed up
that big deserves a
> little prick now and then. And here at Rara-Avis
we're just the
> pricks to do it.
> --
>
> Kevin Burton Smith
> The Thrilling Detective Web Site
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