Hügel der Selbstmörder

Ellroy's portrayal of the hill feels so atmospheric and layered. I wonder if real locations influenced its eerie reputation or if it was purely fictional.

The story seemed to take a breather before ramping up again. I'm curious if this was a deliberate choice to build tension or just a natural part of the story.

The characters' moral struggles made the story more complex. Did it change how anyone viewed justice or guilt in the narrative?