I picked this up at a closing Borders for 50% off. I saw someone
reading it on the subway and the title intrigued me since I grew up in
Brooklyn.
The writing in some spots felt jumpy and didn’t quite flow but most of
the book was well done. I felt like I could see the places clearly in
my mind. The characters might come off as stereotypical but they really
were true to life depictions of the the Brooklyn Mobster types in the
late 70’s early 80’s. I also liked how she wrote in a Brooklyn accent.
The story of Samantha and her desire to escape and break the cycle of
abuse all around her was one I could all to well relate to.
(read March 2011)
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