"Dirty Little Angles" is not a cozy, murder mystery, but a realistic look at the harsh world some face among crack houses and abandoned buildings. There is no "happy" ending, just another twist in this coming-of-age story.
The protagonist is a 16-year-old named Hailey Trosclair who narrates the story of her family and a number of friends they deal with on a daily basis.
Author Chris Tusa tells the story in such a way you feel you are walking the streets of New Orleans side by side with Hailey.
While dealing with school life and teen-age worries, Hailey attempts to keep her family together using the only means she knows.
The story contains sex, violence, betrayal, heartache, addiction, depression, love, and murder. The plot will take you on a roller coaster ride of highs and lows experienced by Hailey and her family.
The dysfunctional Trosclair family will have you shaking your head and wondering 'what else is going to happen now.'
Dirty Little Angles by Chris Tusa * Livingston Press * @2009 * ISBN: 978-1604890303 * Paperback * 170 pages
Mason - Thanks for this review. It's really important, I think, that we realize that the damage Katrina did goes far beyond just the structual damage to the houses, etc.. This book sounds as though it presents a realistic picture of how that disaster affected people. It sounds really compelling.
ReplyDeleteMargot, it is a very compelling story. It holds your attention.
ReplyDeleteWow. I had never heard of this book or this author. Thank you! Heading to the top of my list...
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Oh - and I added this to today's post. You really intrigued me with this one! I'd be interested to know where you heard about it...
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Michele, the author Chris Tusa actually contacted me about the book. What I read was an e-book he sent me. He's a member of the Book Blog that I recently joined. It is an interesting book. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for the mention on your post.
ReplyDeleteThis isn't my usual read, but it sounds fascinating...I'll have to pick it up. A happy ending wouldn't really be realistic for this type of book, I think.
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Not to give anything away, Elizabeth, but the end doesn't really end. There could be a sequel to this considering the way it does close. I wasn't sure about it when I first started, but you get caught up in it and have to know what happens next.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so very interesting. I will have to put it on my list.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it JW. It's quite different.
ReplyDeleteHi Mason,
ReplyDeleteThis book has been chosen for our book club in January 2010. Please stop by to share you thoughts. Starting January 1st.
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