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Title: Not Ellroy's best, but worthwhile if you like his style.
Review: CLANDESTINE is a great precursor to the "L.A. Quartet" novels - not really in their league, but a worthwhile read if you enjoy Ellroy's style. It's not quite the start-to-finish adrenaline rush that L.A. CONFIDENTIAL is, but it's similar in its cynicism and its dark portrayal of Los Angeles. I'd recommend reading MY DARK PLACES (Ellroy's autobiographical account of his mother's murder) first. Ellroy's autobiography sheds light on his inspiration for CLANDESTINE - which is basically a fictionalized account of his mother's death. It's kind of interesting for any reader who wants to try to get inside Ellroy's head.
