Books matching: multicultural los angeles
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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:"Your House Will Pay" by Steph Cha is a timely and powerful novel that fictionalizes the real-life 1991 shooting of Latasha Harlins, exploring the complex and difficult relations between Asian and Black Americans. Set in Los Angeles in 1991 and 2019, the story revolves around two families, the Black Halloway Matthews family and the Korean Park family, connected by violence and injustice. The author skillfully weaves together themes of racism, injustice, family dynamics, and societal issues, presenting a nuanced and closely woven tale that delves into the intoxicating and devastating effects of racism, resentment, and violence within a community.
The narrative of "Your House Will Pay" is presented through alternating subjectivities, primarily following Grace, the daughter of a Korean woman who committed a crime, and Shawn, whose Black sister died as a result of the 1991 shooting. The book explores how actions taken by groups can have profound effects on individuals, and how characters grapple with complex emotions, choices, and the quest for justice in the face of historical racial tensions. Cha's writing style is described as thought-provoking, riveting, and impactful, leaving readers contemplating the societal questions and moral dilemmas raised long after finishing the book.
Shawn gaped at the crowd gathered across the street. The movie wasn’t supposed to start for another hour and a half, but there had to be hundreds of people waiting outside the theater. It was dark alr... - #3
Save:Metrophage by Richard Kadrey is a cyberpunk novel set in a future, dystopian Los Angeles where a street hustler named Jonny Qabbala gets caught up in a conspiracy involving a strange disease outbreak and a government organization. The story is fast-paced, dark, and gritty, filled with violence, over-the-top dialogue, and quirky characters like Johnny's housemates Ice and Sumi.
A crip by the name of Easy Money ran the HoloWhores down at a place called Carnaby’s Pit. At least he had been running them the last time Jonny Qabbala, drug dealer, ex–Committee for Public Health bou...
