The Choirboys
Book • 1975
The Choirboys is a novel that explores the effects of urban police work on young officers through their exploits in the Wilshire Division of the Los Angeles Police Department.
The story revolves around a group of officers who engage in 'choir practices', a euphemism for their off-duty gatherings involving heavy drinking and other activities.
The novel critiques the LAPD hierarchy and highlights the emotional toll of police work on its officers.
The story revolves around a group of officers who engage in 'choir practices', a euphemism for their off-duty gatherings involving heavy drinking and other activities.
The novel critiques the LAPD hierarchy and highlights the emotional toll of police work on its officers.
