James Ellroy's 'Red Sheet' Novel Launches with Critical Acclaim
Key Questions
What is James Ellroy's new novel Red Sheet about?
The novel is set in 1962 Los Angeles during the Cuban Missile Crisis. It features Ellroy's signature brutal noir style with jazzy jargon and historical demimonde elements.
How has Red Sheet been received by critics?
It has received strong reviews, including from William Vollmann in the New York Times. Book Marks has aggregated five positive reviews, making it essential reading for crime literature followers.
What influences does Ellroy cite for his work?
In a new interview, Ellroy highlights Mickey Spillane's One Lonely Night and Kiss Me Deadly as key influences. Other inspirations include classic noir novels like Red Harvest and The Maltese Falcon.
Ellroy's new novel set in 1962 LA during the Cuban Missile Crisis receives strong reviews, including from Vollmann in NYT. Book Marks aggregates 5 positive reviews. Signature brutal noir, jazzy jargon, historical demimonde. Essential for crime lit followers. New interview reveals Ellroy's key influences including Spillane's 'One Lonely Night' and 'Kiss Me Deadly'.