Bright Shiny Morning
by James Frey
Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 10.8K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 501 pages.
About Bright Shiny Morning
One of the most celebrated and controversial authors in America delivers his first novel—a sweeping chronicle of contemporary Los Angeles that is bold, exhilarating, and utterly original.Dozens of characters pass across the reader's sight lines—some never to be seen again—but James Frey lingers on a handful of LA's lost souls and captures the dramatic narrative of their lives: a bright, ambitious young Mexican-American woman who allows her future to be undone by a moment of searing humiliation; a supremely narcissistic action-movie star whose passion for the unattainable object of his affection nearly destroys him; a couple, both nineteen years old, who flee their suffocating hometown and struggle to survive on the fringes of the great city; and an aging Venice Beach alcoholic whose life is turned upside down when a meth-addled teenage girl shows up half-dead outside the restroom he calls home.Throughout this strikingly powerful novel there is the relentless drumbeat of the millions of other stories that, taken as a whole, describe a city, a culture, and an age. A dazzling tour de force, Bright Shiny Morning illuminates the joys, horrors, and unexpected fortunes of life and death in Los Angeles.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Frey |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 501 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,762 |
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What genre is Bright Shiny Morning?
Bright Shiny Morning is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Bright Shiny Morning worth reading?
Based on 10.8K reader ratings, Bright Shiny Morning has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Bright Shiny Morning?
Bright Shiny Morning has 501 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Bright Shiny Morning?
Bright Shiny Morning was written by James Frey. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Bright Shiny Morning?
The ISBN-13 for Bright Shiny Morning is 9780061573130.0.
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