In a message dated 11/19/02 5:36:47 PM,
ivanlan@pauahtun.org writes:
<< Well, I've read 0 pages (and after seeing what you
two have to say, I think I'll keep it that way), but for some
reason that phrase is sticking in my mind now too.
>>
now that is utter foolishness. while Ellroy clearly isn't for
everyone, or may grow tiresome with over-exposure, he is
nonetheless one of the most important writers working in the
genre today, for good reason. he has his own voice, and he's
expressing his own inner demons. while I can see that some
may not like the sound of that voice, or be shown those
demons, at least he isn't merely retracing Chandler's
footsteps. I think the important thing to take from miker's
amusing comment about the shit encrusted dildo, is that he's
read two or three thousand pages of the man's work. there has
to be something there for even a voracious reader like miker
to stick with that long.
John Lau
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