The Long Take

I really enjoyed "The Long Take". I put it on hold because it was described as post World War II noir, which I love. The thing that really blew me away was the author is Scottish. He described L.A. in the 40s and 50s so vividly I felt like I was there. Places I know he got spot on, it was incredible. I thought for sure he grew up in Southern California. It's about a Canadian soldier who makes his way west after returning home from the war, damaged and unsure what to do with his life. He goes up and down the coast, spending most of his time in L.A. but also some time up in the Bay Area, doing odd jobs, trying to figure out what to do with his life. It was bleak and desperate and really, really well done.