White Jazz
A Novel
Book • 1991
"White Jazz" is a crime novel set in 1950s Los Angeles, told through the eyes of Lieutenant Dave Klein, a corrupt LAPD officer.
The narrative is characterized by its fragmented, telegraphic prose, reflecting the chaotic and morally ambiguous world it portrays.
Klein becomes embroiled in a complex web of corruption, murder, and conspiracy, forcing him to confront his own dark nature.
The novel explores themes of racial tension, political corruption, and the decay of the American Dream.
Ellroy's signature staccato style and unflinching portrayal of violence create a visceral and unsettling reading experience.
It delves into the underbelly of post-war Los Angeles, exposing the dark secrets and hidden agendas that lurk beneath the surface of its glamorous facade.
The narrative is characterized by its fragmented, telegraphic prose, reflecting the chaotic and morally ambiguous world it portrays.
Klein becomes embroiled in a complex web of corruption, murder, and conspiracy, forcing him to confront his own dark nature.
The novel explores themes of racial tension, political corruption, and the decay of the American Dream.
Ellroy's signature staccato style and unflinching portrayal of violence create a visceral and unsettling reading experience.
It delves into the underbelly of post-war Los Angeles, exposing the dark secrets and hidden agendas that lurk beneath the surface of its glamorous facade.
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