http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:23:21 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/09/04/111901.php#comment-712801 In response to Crimson Cow's post, I believe this progression is intentionally moving in a minimalist style. Remember that there was a six-year break between this and TABLOID, leaving Ellroy time to develop. In response to the original article, I assure you that the book was well-reviewed, in spite of the routine manipulation of reviews that was employed. It landed on several "best books of the year" lists. 712801@blogcritics.org Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:23:21 EDT