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A review by storyman
Say Goodbye When I'm Gone by Stephen J. Golds
5.0
An epic novel by an author who seems to want to write until his hands fall off judging by the number of shorts, another novel out soon, and a poetry book he has going at the moment.
This one follows two protagonists. Rudy is a former mobster now living the quiet life in Honolulu, a widow with not much to do but run his much-loved wife’s antique store. Hinako is the naive Japanese dreamer who lives for the idea of America and escape from her mother, so setting herself up for a scam where she travels to the US and into a life of torment.
They’ll meet, but the build-up to the mad climax is a tour through Rudy’s past, home life, his mob activities, a crazy heist, and Hinako’s sweet internal life. The novel starts with heartbreak and you can see the old man’s delicate care for the young Japanese girl through that dramatic start.
The novel is a corker and has the air of a Lehane about it. Enjoyed this a lot.
This one follows two protagonists. Rudy is a former mobster now living the quiet life in Honolulu, a widow with not much to do but run his much-loved wife’s antique store. Hinako is the naive Japanese dreamer who lives for the idea of America and escape from her mother, so setting herself up for a scam where she travels to the US and into a life of torment.
They’ll meet, but the build-up to the mad climax is a tour through Rudy’s past, home life, his mob activities, a crazy heist, and Hinako’s sweet internal life. The novel starts with heartbreak and you can see the old man’s delicate care for the young Japanese girl through that dramatic start.
The novel is a corker and has the air of a Lehane about it. Enjoyed this a lot.