Bright Shiny Morning

Bright Shiny Morning is James Frey's first novel, set in Los Angeles and following the lives of characters such as a famous actor, a young couple, a Mexican-American maid, and a homeless man.

The book intertwines their stories with vignettes of other city dwellers and historical facts about Los Angeles, creating a vivid portrait of the city.

Frey's writing style is often described as poetic and emotionally powerful, though it has also been criticized for its unconventional structure and repetition.