Saturday, December 7, 2013

Back to Blood by Tom Wolfe

Title: Back to Blood

Author: Tom Wolfe
Did 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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