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A review by constantreader471
The Awkward Black Man by Walter Mosley
3.0
I was drawn to this book because I had read 2 previous mystery books by this author. I like to read mysteries. However these short stories are not mysteries, but character studies, each one about an "Awkward Black Man" in today's American society. These short stories were uneven, ranging from depressing, about a homeless alcoholic, to the paranormal. In some cases, the man achieves a better place in life.
This quote is from the book blurb: "Mosley presents exceptional characters as they struggle to move through the world and navigate relationships, and paints a subtle, powerful portrait of each of these remarkable black people."
The stories do give the reader some insight into the lives and perspective of Black people in the US today.
One quote: "But a man like me, a man whose ancestors were kidnapped, chained, and dragged over here centuries ago is not and cannot be a hyphenate. At least not the kind of hyphenate that you say. You might call me an Abductee American, an originally Unwilling American. You might say that I'm a partly Disenfranchised American."
3.5 stars rounded down. Thanks to Grove Atlantic for sending me this eARC through NetGalley.
#TheAwkwardBlackMan #NetGalley
This quote is from the book blurb: "Mosley presents exceptional characters as they struggle to move through the world and navigate relationships, and paints a subtle, powerful portrait of each of these remarkable black people."
The stories do give the reader some insight into the lives and perspective of Black people in the US today.
One quote: "But a man like me, a man whose ancestors were kidnapped, chained, and dragged over here centuries ago is not and cannot be a hyphenate. At least not the kind of hyphenate that you say. You might call me an Abductee American, an originally Unwilling American. You might say that I'm a partly Disenfranchised American."
3.5 stars rounded down. Thanks to Grove Atlantic for sending me this eARC through NetGalley.
#TheAwkwardBlackMan #NetGalley