Unlike george pelecanoss two enormously ambitious nailbiters that have preceded it, the turnaround is a more modest but still. Its an ambitious, complex story of a group of white and black adults who decide to make amends for the mistakes of their youth. The turnaround by george pelecanos houston chronicle. On a hot summer afternoon in 1972, three teenagers drove into an unfamiliar neighborhood and six lives were altered forever. The turnaround is a remarkable book, extremely well written, with deadon characterizations of the types of individuals involved, all while avoiding stereotypes. George pelecanos made his name with the nick stefanos privateeye novels and other series set in washington dc.
The crime novelist and screenwriter george pelecanos, whose new book is the man who came uptown, would want gladys knight to write his life story. George pelecanoss work has long since transcended the crime fiction genre, and his fifteenth novel, the turnaround, finds him at the height of. Michael hudson spends the long days in prison devouring books given to him by the prisons librarian, a young woman named anna who develops a soft spot for her best student. The story here is actually a compelling one 30 years after a tragic racial incident in washington dc, some of the principals are drawn back together. Pelecanos is the author of eighteen novels set in and around washington, d. Its the second book of his that ive read and ill tell ya, i dont think im going back for more. This beautifully written novel, rich with carefully wrought characters, is both a fine crime story and a thoughtful exploration of race relations in the lives of ordinary americans. George pelecanos is one of the most literary of america s crime writers, and like most of his books, the turnaround is more than mere entertainment. The turnaround by george pelecanos and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The turnaround, by george pelecanos the independent. One character in this book is aghast at a popular films jokey image of an amputee with a.
He worked as a line cook, dishwasher, bartender, and womans shoe salesman before publishing his first novel in 1992. I didnt want it to end and i want to read more about these characters hopefully in future books. George pelecanos audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Browse george pelecanoss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. He is the author of fifteen crime novels set in and around washington, dc. Pelecanos sat down 16 years ago to see if he could write a novel. If, however, you feel that crime is a branch of literature that can confront social problems more trenchantly than most literary novels, this writer. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. In bestselling and emmynominated writer george pelecanos novel, one of the best mysteries of 2018 publishers weekly, an exoffender must choose between the man who got him out and the woman who showed him another path. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. The turnaround is another compelling, highly charged novel from george. Books advanced search todays deals new releases amazon charts. Michael hudson spends the long days in prison devouring books given to him by. A novel of fathers and sons, wives and husbands, loss, victory and violent redemption, the turnaround is another compelling, highly charged novel from george pelecanos, the best crime novelist in america.
I just finished george pelacanos book the turnaround. The turnaround is his 15th book and his most accomplished. In bestselling and emmynominated writer george pelecanos novel, one of the. The descriptor crime fiction is always appended to pelecanos work but dont let that fool you george pelecanos is one of americas best writers today. Unlike george pelecanos s two enormously ambitious nailbiters that have preceded it, the turnaround is a more modest but still hardhitting urban parable.