Holly H. (hharris) reviewed Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned (Socrates Fortlow, Bk 1) on + 46 more book reviews
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This is a set of morality tales set within one man's experience in Los Angeles. There are many tales of redemption here that I found satisfying.
Mark N. reviewed Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned (Socrates Fortlow, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
Not your usual crime stories. An interesting, offbeat central character in a gritty, urban setting, but suffused with compassion and intelligence.
Penny M. (scrunchielady) reviewed Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned (Socrates Fortlow, Bk 1) on + 23 more book reviews
Wow! This was so good I cannot wait to read more about this character. There are books I read which I refer to as brain candy, they contain violence, mystery,romance. I like brain candy but this book is a balanced four course meal. Walter Mosley knows all the tricks but in this case he just created a character so intriguing engaging and original that no tricks were necessary.
I grew up in the city and have always known black folks but this book has given me a depth of understanding I never had before. I will read it at least once more before I post it.
I grew up in the city and have always known black folks but this book has given me a depth of understanding I never had before. I will read it at least once more before I post it.
Kevin S. (cisengineer) reviewed Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned (Socrates Fortlow, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Mosley at his best. This book is a must read and I can't wait to read more stories starring Socrates Fortlow.
Rosalie P. (rosalie02138) reviewed Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned (Socrates Fortlow, Bk 1) on + 28 more book reviews
Short stories by the creator of Easy Rawlins (Devil in a Blue Dress), featuring ex-con Socrates Fortlow. Good read.
Rebecca H. (amichai) reviewed Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned (Socrates Fortlow, Bk 1) on + 368 more book reviews
This book introduces Walter Mosley's Socrates Fortlow, a tough, brooding ex-convict determined to challenge and understand the violence and anarchy in his world -- and in himself. (from book flap)
