Talk:Miss Lonelyhearts

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the whole "keys longing to mix with change" passage is genius. this work is very underappreciated.

just one fool's opinion

joe g

www.flimshaw.blogspot.com

Most critics find this novel just as important as Day of the Locust, it is less episodic and presents a more complete view of West's nihilism (in the chapter "Miss Lonelyhearts in the Dismal swamp"). Beautifully concise writing and precise language. AshcroftIleum 04:28, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

my favourite book.