Title: Back to Blood
Author: Tom WolfeDid I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: December 6, 2013
When was the book published: 2012
Main Characters: Nestor Camacho, young cuban cop, his ex-girl, Magdalena, porn shrink Dr Norman Lewis, reporter John Smith, a bunch of Russian art frauds
What happens? Miami's cuban / black racial tensions are the backdrop for a rambling story of crime, pride, gride. Magdelana dumps Nestor to be with Dr. Lewis. He saves a Cuban refugee from death with a heroic top-of-the-mast rescue, which makes him an enemy among his people. He saves his racist partner from an assault in a crack house, but their adrenaline filled comments make them pariahs. On it goes...
How long was this? 704 pages
Did I like this? Nothing sensational. Some great parts, some routine
Overall grade: B-
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