Less Than Zero

I read a review recently of Less Than Zero were the reviewer said they felt stressed when they left it unfinished. I know what they mean, and I don't know how Ellis does it. But it's great.

I don't buy into the "why should I care about his characters when he doesn't" bullshit. It takes a hell of a lot of work to make it feel this discarded. His train of thought narrative is exceptional and comedy so dark it'll stain your soul.

Golden Opportunity

Toddy's got a sense for a short con. He calls it his golden gizmo yet it eventually it always leads to trouble. When he is framed for a crime he didn't commit what results is a clever, if some what generic noir.  It's not Thompson's best work but it's enjoyably comfortable within the genre.