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In A Lonely Place (New York Review Books)
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A Classic California Noir With A Feminist Twist, This Prescient 1947 Novel Exposed Misogyny In Postworld War Ii American Society, Making It Far Ahead Of Its Time.Los Angeles In The Late 1940S Is A City Of Promise And Prosperity, But Not For Former Fighter Pilot Dix Steele. To His Mind Nothing Has Come Close To Matching ?That Feeling Of Power And Exhilaration And Freedom That Came With Loneness In The Sky.? He Prowls The Foggy City Nightbus Stops And Stretches Of Darkened Beaches And Movie Houses Just Emptying Outseeking Solitary Young Women. His Funds Are Running Out And His Frustrations Are Growing. Where Is The Good Life He Was Promised? Why Does He Always Get A Raw Deal? Then He Hooks Up With His Old Air Corps Buddy Brub, Now Working For The Lapd, Who Just Happens To Be On The Trail Of The Strangler Who?S Been Terrorizing The Women Of The City For Months...Written With Controlled Elegance, Dorothy B. Hughes?S Tense Novel Is At Once An Early Indictment Of A Truly Toxic Masculinity And A Twisty Pageturner With A Surprisingly Feminist Resolution. A Classic Of Golden Age Noir, In A Lonely Place Also Inspired Nicholas Ray?S 1950 Film Of The Same Name, Starring Humphrey Bogart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'In a Lonely Place'? A: 'In a Lonely Place' falls under the genre of genre fiction, specifically classified as a classic California noir.
- Q: Who is the author of 'In a Lonely Place'? A: The author of 'In a Lonely Place' is Dorothy B. Hughes.
- Q: When was 'In a Lonely Place' published? A: 'In a Lonely Place' was published on August 15, 2017, as a reprint edition.
- Q: What is the page count of 'In a Lonely Place'? A: 'In a Lonely Place' consists of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'In a Lonely Place'? A: 'In a Lonely Place' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'In a Lonely Place' a new or used book? A: 'In a Lonely Place' is listed as a new book.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'In a Lonely Place'? A: 'In a Lonely Place' explores themes of misogyny, toxic masculinity, and the quest for identity in post-World War II America.
- Q: What is the significance of the setting in 'In a Lonely Place'? A: The setting in Los Angeles during the late 1940s serves as a backdrop to the story, highlighting the contrast between promise and the darker aspects of society.
- Q: Has 'In a Lonely Place' been adapted into a film? A: Yes, 'In a Lonely Place' inspired a film adaptation directed by Nicholas Ray in 1950, starring Humphrey Bogart.
- Q: What makes 'In a Lonely Place' a feminist novel? A: 'In a Lonely Place' is considered a feminist novel due to its early critique of toxic masculinity and its portrayal of female characters who challenge societal norms.