Bad writing Quote by James Ellroy
![“[Raymond] Chandler, I reread him, and there's a lot of bad writing there. I don't think he knew much about people.” quote by James Ellroy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b5b/james-ellroy-2967_bad-writing_raymond-chandler-i-reread-him-and-there_582280.jpg)
“[Raymond] Chandler, I reread him, and there's a lot of bad writing there. I don't think he knew much about people.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with James Ellroy, 2022
The speaker criticizes Chandler’s writing as lacking depth in human insight.
In simple terms: Chandler’s work seems shallow about people.
Key Takeaway
Consider reading authors with richer character studies.
Themes
literary criticism
writing style
character depth
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- creative writing classes
- literary reviews
Key Concepts
fiction analysis
author reputation
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a character feel authentic?
- How does style affect perception of depth?
A Different Perspective
The assessment may overlook Chandler’s narrative strengths.
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![“I don't want to recover from writing this book [The Onion]. I feel very poised. I feel like I'm with my mother for the first time ever. I feel like I've confronted her, and the confrontation goes on.” quote by James Ellroy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/114/james-ellroy-2967_book_i-don-t-want-to-recover-from-writing-thi_278409.jpg)
