L.A. Confidential (L.A. Quartet, #3)
by James Ellroy
L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 21.5K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 496 pages.
About L.A. Confidential
Christmas 1951, Los Angeles: a city where the police are as corrupt as the criminals. Six prisoners are beaten senseless in their cells by cops crazed on alcohol. For the three LAPD detectives involved, it will expose the guilty secrets on which they have built their corrupt and violent careers. The novel takes these cops on a sprawling epic of brutal violence and the murderous seedy side of Hollywood. One of the best crime novels ever written, it is the heart of Ellroy's four-novel masterpiece, the LA Quartet, and an example of crime writing at its most powerful.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Ellroy |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 496 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,511 |
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What genre is L.A. Confidential?
L.A. Confidential is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is L.A. Confidential worth reading?
Based on 21.5K reader ratings, L.A. Confidential has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is L.A. Confidential?
L.A. Confidential has 496 pages.
Who wrote L.A. Confidential?
L.A. Confidential was written by James Ellroy. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for L.A. Confidential?
The ISBN-13 for L.A. Confidential is 9780099366710.0.
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