The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, Reviewed for Ellroy Reads

The Power and the Glory is Graham Greene’s account of the Cristero Rebellion. He based it on his experiences travelling through Mexico observing the anti-Catholic persecution by the government of President Plutarco Elias Calles. The Cristero War forms part of the backstory of James Ellroy’s latest novel Red Sheet.

In the latest episode of Ellroy Reads, I examine the influence of Greene’s novel on Red Sheet, as well as the importance of Mexico as a location in Ellroy’s life and fiction. Hope you enjoy the show, and do remember to subscribe to the channel, like, comment and share the content.