American Tabloid (Underworld USA, #1)
by James Ellroy
American Tabloid by James Ellroy holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 10.2K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 592 pages.
About American Tabloid
We are behind, and below, the scenes of JFK's presidential election, the Bay of Pigs, the assassination—in the underworld that connects Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, D.C....Where the CIA, the Mob, J. Edgar Hoover, Howard Hughes, Jimmy Hoffa, Cuban political exiles, and various loose cannons conspire in a covert anarchy...Where the right drugs, the right amount of cash, the right murder, buys a moment of a man's loyalty...Where three renegade law-enforcement officers—a former L.A. cop and two FBI agents—are shaping events with the virulence of their greed and hatred, riding full-blast shotgun into history....James Ellroy's trademark nothing-spared rendering of reality, blistering language, and relentless narrative pace are here in electrifying abundance, put to work in a novel as shocking and daring as anything he's written: a secret history that zeroes in on a time still shrouded in secrets and blows it wide open.Chosen by Time magazine as one of the ten best books of the year."Hard-bitten ... ingenious ... Ellroy segues into political intrigue without missing a beat." —The New York Times"Vastly entertaining." —Los Angeles Times"One hellishly exciting ride." —Detroit Free Press"A supremely controlled work of art." —The New York Times Book Review
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Ellroy |
| Published | 1995 |
| Pages | 592 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.21 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,193 |
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What genre is American Tabloid?
American Tabloid is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is American Tabloid worth reading?
Based on 10.2K reader ratings, American Tabloid has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is American Tabloid?
American Tabloid has 592 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote American Tabloid?
American Tabloid was written by James Ellroy. It was first published in 1995.
What is the ISBN for American Tabloid?
The ISBN-13 for American Tabloid is 9780375727380.0.
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