tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291823984059320518.post5408568426977160418..comments2024-03-26T17:48:56.627+00:00Comments on 'Do You Write Under Your Own Name?': Love Me Fierce in Danger by Steven Powell - reviewMartin Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082485795280777670noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291823984059320518.post-53925960704015492022023-03-26T14:32:57.414+01:002023-03-26T14:32:57.414+01:00Great comment, Liz. Thank you.Great comment, Liz. Thank you.Martin Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082485795280777670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291823984059320518.post-91853676350323571052023-03-23T10:08:41.807+00:002023-03-23T10:08:41.807+00:00How intriguing is this? Ellroy is a terrific write...How intriguing is this? Ellroy is a terrific writer if you remember to leave your sensitivities at the door, with the most fascinating aspect of his work how a damaged child to man who can never resolve his complexes - as a result of his mother's murder never being solved, and his father a far from perfect parent - deals with them in his unique voice as they feed through his writing. Cut through the determination to express himself without fear or filters and you do indeed have an American Dostoevsky for today. LA Confidential has always been one of my favourite detective novels, his quartet of cops the most flawed and terrific character studies, with Bud White always my standout. The artfully filleted film wasn't bad either, beautifully cast and played. And I love the way the design of the biography cover echoes the landmark editions of the novels. A book I shall certainly seek out. Thank you for highlighting this.Liz Gilbeynoreply@blogger.com