Review: The brutal L.A. of James Ellroy

AI Briefing

• – James Ellroy's 'The Black Dahlia' is a gritty, unflinching portrayal of 1940s Los Angeles
• – Ellroy's writing style is characterized by vivid, poetic language and a deep sense of moral decay
• – The novel is a classic of crime fiction, exploring themes of violence, corruption and the darker side of the American Dream