The Day of the Locust
Nathanael West's The Day of the Locust (1939) is an angel fiction novel. The story is set in California and Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif., in 1930's. Readers will find themes of motion picture industry, united states, escapes and prisons.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 40 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 60 editions across 4 languages.
At about 167 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.
About The Day of the Locust
Following the tale of Tod Hackett - a brilliant young artist who is brought to an LA studio as a set designer - 'The Day of the Locust' is an exposure of the sordid reality beneath the surface of Hollywood.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Day of the Locust?
The Day of the Locust was written by Nathanael West and first published in 1939.
What genre is The Day of the Locust?
It is usually shelved as Angel Fiction.
How long is The Day of the Locust?
The median edition has 167 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Day of the Locust?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Last Tycoon, Hollywood and The Loved One.
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