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Violence
Some
Violence; street crime; a man's past crimes
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Themes of redemption, moral struggle, and what a man owes the world after doing terrible things
What this book is about
Mosley's 1997 linked story collection introduces Socrates Fortlow, a 58-year-old ex-convict in Watts who served 27 years for double murder and is now trying to construct a moral life. Devastating and beautiful. For adults.
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Strong language
Violence
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