Books matching: gritty vignettes
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Save:'Hollywood Station' by Joseph Wambaugh is a novel that delves into the lives of LAPD officers in Hollywood, focusing more on the personal aspects of the characters rather than just the crimes they are solving. The book presents a realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by modern-day cops, set against the backdrop of a multicultural Los Angeles. Wambaugh weaves together gritty vignettes of cop's personal lives, showcasing the toll that being a peace officer in Hollywood takes on individuals. The writing style involves episodic vignettes that slowly build up to a shattering conclusion, all while maintaining a sense of humor and compassion towards the characters.
“All I know about horses is they’re assholes, man. But we got the overtime there. You know my little Beemer? I wouldn’t have that if I hadn’t worked Metro. My last year in Metro I made a hundred grand... - #2
Save:'Inked in Lies' by Giana Darling is a gripping love story between Jonathan Casanova Booth (Nova) and Lila Meadows, filled with unrequited love, friendship, and complex emotions. The book delves into Nova's struggle with self-worth and his denial of his feelings for Lila, leading to a rollercoaster of emotions as they navigate their relationship from friends to lovers. Giana Darling's writing style is described as poetic and emotive, weaving a story that evokes laughter, tears, hope, and heartbreak while immersing readers into the Fallen Men family.
The greatest love and greatest loss of my entire life moved into the house next door when I was five years old. I was only a kid, so it might be hard to understand exactly how profound my underdevelop...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Fallen Men ) - #3
Save:The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien is a collection of short stories that revolve around the experiences of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. The novel delves into the emotional and psychological impacts of war on the soldiers, exploring themes of pain, guilt, truth, and the weight they carry both physically and emotionally. O'Brien's unique writing style incorporates a blend of fiction and memoir, portraying the harsh realities of war through different perspectives and memories, ultimately highlighting the complexities of human nature in times of conflict.
First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carried letters from a girl named Martha, a junior at Mount Sebastian College in New Jersey. They were not love letters, but Lieutenant Cross was hoping, so he kept them f...
