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Sep 12, 2014JCLGreggW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
George Pelecanos, master of Washington DC noir and writer on HBO's acclaimed series, The Wire, returns to his roots. This novel follows several characters during - and years after - a tragic incident happens during the racially-charged atmosphere of 1972. Pelecanos is a rare writer who explores race, masculinity, and forgiveness in equal measure as the characters - a washed-up car mechanic, a physical therapist at Walter Reed, and a coffee shop owner - struggle to move on from their pasts. This novel stands alongside Dennis Lehane's MYSTIC RIVER and Ivy Pochoda's VISITATION STREET and shining examples of the genre. Great for casual readers looking for a good urban yarn or readers who want to dig a little deeper.