At first I found the tedious reading. The sentences are not always clear and sometimes mean nothing. Is the translation ?? I tried to ignore all that and then I let myself be taken by the plot. We no longer want to let go of the book. Some say it remains on its end but I think qu'Ellroy could not better finish this book. This incident will never find her killer like the murder of his mother ... The afterword is really interesting because it brings light on the genesis of the work. Would recommend to all lovers of thrillers.