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Read it, Jake. It’s…

The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood by Sam Wesson

March 9, 2020 by Jake Leave a Comment

Sometimes, it’s a good thing to sit on a review. Normally, I try to get these out right away while the book is fresh in my mind. I don’t want to forget the sensation of reading a novel, completing it, and giving my thoughts before it’s fully digested. The thrill of reading books is actually finishing the book and appreciating and/or critiquing the story I’ve just received. However, due to circumstances beyond my control, I wasn’t able to get to this review until hours after […]

Filed Under: Non-Fiction Tagged With: Chinatown, Jack Nicholson, movies, Robert Evans, Robert Towne, Roman Polanski, Sam Wesson, The Big Goodbye

Jake's CBR12 Review No:40 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: Chinatown, Jack Nicholson, movies, Robert Evans, Robert Towne, Roman Polanski, Sam Wesson, The Big Goodbye ·
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