A Red Death (Easy Rawlins #2)
A Red Death (Easy Rawlins #2)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles • 1950s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Red Death, author Walter Mosley continues the story of Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins, a Black private investigator in 1950s Los Angeles. Easy is coerced by the FBI to infiltrate a communist group, while balancing personal and legal challenges. The novel explores themes of race, politics, and morality.
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Review Roundup
Walter Mosley's A Red Death is lauded for its gritty depiction of 1950s Los Angeles and rich, complex characters. Reviewers praise Mosley's ability to weave social issues into an engaging mystery. However, some critique the pacing and found occasional plot points less compelling. Overall, it's a strong, atmospheric novel with a blend of historical and crime fiction.
Who Should Read A Red Death (Easy Rawlins #2)?
Readers who enjoy gritty, atmospheric mysteries with rich historical settings will find Walter Mosley's A Red Death captivating. Fans of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep or Chester Himes' If He Hollers Let Him Go will appreciate Mosley's complex characters and social commentary woven into a 1950s Los Angeles backdrop.
6,861 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles • 1950s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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