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articulatemadness's review
5.0
A far superior sequel than it's predecessor. If you've seen the film Carlito's Way the book might be a letdown as many of the events they took liberties on in the film don't happen in the text.
After Hours brings us Carlito Brigante out of prison on a technicality thanks to his lawyer Dave Kleinfeild. He's tired, he refuses to go back to dope dealing, but the dangers of the street are right around every corner. Some parts of the street he's forgotten, such as being a tough guy to newcomers trying to prove themselves, paying his team that are only going to float on the strength of your history for so long, doing favors can get you killed, and digging up old girlfriends can be hazardous to your health. Essentially he's become a veteranos, an old gangster, and his peak time was spent in jail and this new world and figures in his territory of comfort zone no long exist.
To be honest I like the novel better than the film. Kleinfield is a slimy snake, but what happens in the film doesn't happen here completely. Carlito's dilemma trying to get himself out of jams he really didn't intentionally set out to be in are more organic and believable here than in the film. Overall the vibe, language, and overall theme of After Hours make this an enjoyable read.
After Hours brings us Carlito Brigante out of prison on a technicality thanks to his lawyer Dave Kleinfeild. He's tired, he refuses to go back to dope dealing, but the dangers of the street are right around every corner. Some parts of the street he's forgotten, such as being a tough guy to newcomers trying to prove themselves, paying his team that are only going to float on the strength of your history for so long, doing favors can get you killed, and digging up old girlfriends can be hazardous to your health. Essentially he's become a veteranos, an old gangster, and his peak time was spent in jail and this new world and figures in his territory of comfort zone no long exist.
To be honest I like the novel better than the film. Kleinfield is a slimy snake, but what happens in the film doesn't happen here completely. Carlito's dilemma trying to get himself out of jams he really didn't intentionally set out to be in are more organic and believable here than in the film. Overall the vibe, language, and overall theme of After Hours make this an enjoyable read.
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