frankie Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Nathanael West's novel The Day of the Locust has come up a number of times during my literature courses at uni. I'm pretty sure I've had to read a chapter or two of the novel... Then a few years ago I watched a movie called Lonely Hearts Killers, which somehow led me to the novel Miss Lonelyhearts. The movie is not based on that book, but it's a similar concept about personal ads. I haven't managed to read the book yet, but it interests me, as does TDotL. Has anyone read any novels by Nathanael West? Any thoughts on them? I wikied the author and found out that West unfortunately died at an early age, he was killed in a car crash, and so there are only 4 novels by him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I read The Day of the Locust back in 2008 (according to good ol' Goodreads ). I don't remember a great deal about it, although some bits have stayed with me. I think it was a little weird. I rated it three stars and didn't keep the book, although I would consider reading Miss Lonelyhearts in the future. Not much help, am I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 I read The Day of the Locust back in 2008 (according to good ol' Goodreads ). I don't remember a great deal about it, although some bits have stayed with me. I think it was a little weird. I rated it three stars and didn't keep the book, although I would consider reading Miss Lonelyhearts in the future. Not much help, am I? Well you're the first one to comment, and at least you've read one of his books! It was a little weird, you say? I wonder in what respect. But I don't suppose you remember ...? I find the Hollywood aspect of the novel rather appealing. It kind of reminds me of They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yes, I've read They Shoot Horses, Don't They? and would agree that it's a bit similar to The Day of the Locust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Yes, I've read They Shoot Horses, Don't They? and would agree that it's a bit similar to The Day of the Locust. I knew you'd read it I just don't remember why... Is it on one/some of the reading lists? Good to hear you'd agree it's somewhat similar, because I do want it to be similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I think TSHDT? is on the Rory list. There's an episode called They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They? and it's the episode with the 24-hour dance marathon (similar to the book). It's one of my favourite episodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 I think TSHDT? is on the Rory list. There's an episode called They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They? and it's the episode with the 24-hour dance marathon (similar to the book). It's one of my favourite episodes. No, I meant that I wonder why you chose to read TDotL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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