In Bad City, journalist Paul Pringle relates a breathtaking story of major corruption in Los Angeles. Starting with a tip about a University of Southern California doctor involved with a young drug addict and growing to include several major scandals such as Varsity Blues, his investigation leads the reader on a wild ride.
The writing, suffice it to say, was excellent. It is clear why Pringle is such a successful journalist--his story-telling style hooks you in from the first sentence and doesn't let go until the very last word. The chapters were never boring or overly lengthy, and were written almost in the style of a newspaper article which made them even easier to read. He offers both personal accounts of events and quotes and documentations from others, giving the story a well-rounded effect.
As for the story itself, it is exactly the sort that needs to be published. Books like these, and the investigative journalists and writers that write them, are essential to holding public officials and the elite accountable for their actions. One can only hope that the media continues to pursue the truth and protect the people in this manner.
The writing, suffice it to say, was excellent. It is clear why Pringle is such a successful journalist--his story-telling style hooks you in from the first sentence and doesn't let go until the very last word. The chapters were never boring or overly lengthy, and were written almost in the style of a newspaper article which made them even easier to read. He offers both personal accounts of events and quotes and documentations from others, giving the story a well-rounded effect.
As for the story itself, it is exactly the sort that needs to be published. Books like these, and the investigative journalists and writers that write them, are essential to holding public officials and the elite accountable for their actions. One can only hope that the media continues to pursue the truth and protect the people in this manner.