“She laughs and looks out the window and I think for a minute that she's going to start to cry. I'm standing by the door and I look over at the Elvis Costello poster, at his eyes, watching her, watching us, and I try to get her away from it, so I tell her to come over here, sit down, and she thinks I want to hug her or something and she comes over to me and puts her arms around my back and says something like 'I think we've all lost some sort of feeling.”
Written by James Ellroy, this novel is a collection of interconnected short stories that delve into the experiences of various young individuals navigating the complexities of their lives and society during a period of significant cultural change. more
American novelist known for his profound insights into modern urban life and sharp criticism. His works, including 'Less Than Zero' and 'The Rules of Attraction', are renowned for their unique narrative style and sharp social observations. more
“Participating in Society in not a thing one can do naturally; one has to rehearse for it.”
“A wall is a very big weapon. It's one of the nastiest things you can hit someone with.”
“People who get up early in the morning cause war, death and famine.”
“I wanted all of her and resented other boys for wanting any part of her.”