ELLROY READS – 52 Pickup by Elmore Leonard
September 23, 2024
For the latest episode of Ellroy Reads, I take a look at the work of Elmore Leonard. Often considered the master of American crime fiction, until Ellroy himself seized the crown, Leonard wrote a series of tough, naturalistic crime novels in the 1970s-80s which have never been bettered. After that his writing went into decline, but he was always worth reading.
I talk a little about Ellroy’s relationship with Leonard and his view of him as a writer. The novel I’m focusing on specifically is one of Leonard’s best – 52 Pickup.
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The Venetian Vase 
Thanks for another recommendation. Wasn’t that overwhelmed by The Lady in the Lake, but love so much of other Elmore Leonard’s that I’ve read and the movie adaptations I’ve seen. Really appreciate your vids. Bill
No Problem Bill. Sorry you didn’t like Lady in the Lake, but I am trying to cover the gamut of Ellroy’s influences. You can’t go wrong with 52 Pickup tough. It’s classic Leonard.