Its an ambitious, complex story of a group of white and black adults who decide to make amends for the mistakes of their youth. Michael hudson spends the long days in prison devouring books given to him by. 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. In bestselling and emmynominated writer george pelecanos novel, one of the. The turnaround is his 15th book and his most accomplished. Books advanced search todays deals new releases amazon charts. I didnt want it to end and i want to read more about these characters hopefully in future books. Pelecanos sat down 16 years ago to see if he could write a novel. 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. Pelecanos is the author of eighteen novels set in and around washington, d. The turnaround is a remarkable book, extremely well written, with deadon characterizations of the types of individuals involved, all while avoiding stereotypes. Unlike george pelecanoss two enormously ambitious nailbiters that have preceded it, the turnaround is a more modest but still. 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 pelecanoss work has long since transcended the crime fiction genre, and his fifteenth novel, the turnaround, finds him at the height of. The turnaround by george pelecanos and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The turnaround is another compelling, highly charged novel from george. 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. He worked as a line cook, dishwasher, bartender, and womans shoe salesman before publishing his first novel in 1992. Its the second book of his that ive read and ill tell ya, i dont think im going back for more.
He is the author of fifteen crime novels set in and around washington, dc. 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. Browse george pelecanoss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. If, however, you feel that crime is a branch of literature that can confront social problems more trenchantly than most literary novels, this writer. I just finished george pelacanos book the turnaround. The turnaround by george pelecanos houston chronicle. Unlike george pelecanos s two enormously ambitious nailbiters that have preceded it, the turnaround is a more modest but still hardhitting urban parable.
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. One character in this book is aghast at a popular films jokey image of an amputee with a. 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. George pelecanos made his name with the nick stefanos privateeye novels and other series set in washington dc. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. George pelecanos audio books, best sellers, author bio audible.