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The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust
Author: Nathanael West
Tod Hackett is a brilliant young artist - and a man in danger of losing his heart. Brought to an LA studio as a set-designer, he is soon caught up in a fantasy world where the cult of celebrity rules. But when he becomes besotted by the beautiful Faye, an aspiring actress and occasional call-girl, his dream rapidly becomes a nightmare. — For, wit...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780451517982
ISBN-10: 0451517989
Publication Date: 9/6/1983
Pages: 204
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Publisher: Signet Classics
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Interesting book. Not really a fun read, but interesting.
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Classic read about Hollywood and it's corrupting touch
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This is an early parody of life in Hollywood in the vein of Waugh's âThe Loved Oneâ and Huxley's âAfter Many a Summer Dies the Swan.â Don't look for the glamour here; it's more about the sleezy surroundings as a host of characters ply their way through the emptiness not knowing what they are seeking, unless it is to die there. Animal rights activists may want to skip chapter 21: the cock fight.


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