Bright Shiny Morning is a novel written by James Frey, published in 2008. Set in Los Angeles, it follows the lives of several characters: a married couple, both celebrities, named Amberton and Casey; a young couple, Maddie and Dylan; a Mexican-American maid named Esperanza; a homeless man of Venice named Old Man Joe.

2008年5月12日 · Dozens of characters pass across the reader's sight lines—some never to be seen again—but James Frey lingers on a handful of LA's lost souls and captures the dramatic narrative of their lives: a bright, ambitious young Mexican-American woman who allows her future to be undone by a moment of searing humiliation; a supremely narcissistic action-mo...

2008年5月13日 · One of the most celebrated and controversial authors in America delivers an extraordinary novel—a sweeping chronicle of contemporary Los Angeles that is bold, exhilarating, and utterly original.

Dozens of characters pass across the reader's sight lines—some never to be seen again—but James Frey lingers on a handful of LA's lost souls and captures the dramatic narrative of their lives: a bright, ambitious young Mexican-American woman who allows her future to be undone by a moment of searing humiliation; a supremely narcissistic ...

2008年7月6日 · “Bright Shiny Morning” is about Los Angeles, a city whose peculiar role in modern American literature is to function not just as a setting but a character. The main one, inevitably. The lead....

What is Bright Shiny Morning about? This novel paints a vivid picture of life in Los Angeles. It intertwines the stories of various individuals, showcasing their dreams, struggles, and the harsh realities they face. The mix of tragedy, hope, and despair reflects the city’s complex character.