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A review by marystevens
What It Was by George Pelecanos
4.0
What i love best about Pelecanos is that the characters are so believable. I'm so tired of the self-contradictory noir heroes. They are antisocial loners whom everybody loves and is loyal to; they are always on the outs with their bosses who always stand up for them. The have dark quirky personalities yet carry on tender love affairs with nice people.
This story takes place in 1972 Washington DC. True to life picture of race, politics, the black music scene, disco and cars.
PI and former sidekick, who is still in the PD, follow the trails of some thugs and a beautiful ring. Red Fury Jones is based on a real life criminal. Amusing plot as the ring passes through several hands and the not quite parallel string of murders.
This story takes place in 1972 Washington DC. True to life picture of race, politics, the black music scene, disco and cars.
PI and former sidekick, who is still in the PD, follow the trails of some thugs and a beautiful ring. Red Fury Jones is based on a real life criminal. Amusing plot as the ring passes through several hands and the not quite parallel string of murders.