Just to make it clear, I have read Ellroy. In fact, I've read
most of his stuff, although I haven't read his latest (JFK
conspiracy theories -- zzzzzzzzzz....). I think he's pompous
and pretentious and too often takes a little boy's delight in
offending people and acting out. I also think, at his best,
he's one hell of a writer. Unfortunately, so does he.
But don't let that stop you. Anyone interested in hard-boiled
fiction should at least give him a try.
As for mocking him, while, gee, any ego puffed up that big
deserves a little prick now and then. And here at Rara-Avis
we're just the pricks to do it.
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