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Walter Mosley's Easy Rawlins has few illusions about the world--at least not about the world of a young black veteran in the late 1940s in Southern California. His stint in the Army didn't do anything to dissuade him from his belief that justice doesn't come cheap, especially for men like him. "I thought there might be some justice for a black man if he had money to grease it," Easy says. Fired from his job on the line at an aircraft plant, he's in danger of losing his home, symbol of his tenuous hold on middle class status. That's a good enough reason to accept a white man's offer to pay him for finding a beautiful, mysterious Frenchwoman named Daphne Monet, last seen in the company of a well-known gangster. Easy's search takes the reader to an L.A. few writers have shown us before--the mean streets of South Central, the after-hours joints in dirty basement clubs, the cheap hotels and furnished rooms, the places people go when they don't want to be found. Evocative of a past time, and told in a style that's reminiscent of Hammet and Chandler, yet uniquely his own, Mosley's depiction of an inherently decent man in a violent world of intrigue and corruption rang up big sales when it was published in 1990 (although the movie version, with Denzel Washington as Easy, never found the audience it deserved). The minor characters are deftly and brilliantly developed, especially Mouse, who saves Easy's life even as he draws him deeper into the mystery of Daphne Monet. Like many of Mosley's characters, Mouse makes a return appearance in the succeeding Easy Rawlins mysteries, such as A Red Death, Black Betty, and White Butterfly, every one of which is as good as Devil in a Blue Dress, his first. --Jane Adams
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Los Angeles, 1948: Easy Rawlins is a black war veteran just fired from his job at a defense plant. Easy is drinking in a friend's bar, wondering how he'll meet his mortgage, when a white man in a linen suit walks in, offering good money if Easy will simply locate Miss Daphne Money, a blonde beauty known to frequent black jazz clubs....
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Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-04
Easy Rawlins is an ex-military man looking to get by after the war. He loses his job, and is looking to do something else to pay the bills. He falls into a private investigator type of job, being asked to track down a white woman that likes to hang out in black clubs.
It is all not quite as simple as that of course. Time for some music, violence, and the other usual bits and pieces.
Wonderfully Atmospheric Writing.......2007-06-01
DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS is the first in Walter Mosley's "Easy Rawlins" mysteries, featuring a black private detective in 1940s Los Angeles.
I enjoyed this novel quite a bit. DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS is incredibly well written for a first novel, and features some of the best dialogue I've ever read in a book of this type. Mosley does a great job of portraying the atmosphere of the 1940s, and how the races related to one another during that time period. In many ways, this is what great fiction is about -- transporting the reader to a completely different time and place. Mosley succeeds admirably in doing exactly this.
Unfortunately, Mosley stumbles a bit with his incredibly convoluted plot. DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS is a relatively short novel, but it's overstuffed with a series of minor characters who all have complex interrelationships with one another. Toward the end, when Mosley begins explaining these relationships, the plot gets incredibly confusing. As a result, I felt the ending lacked punch.
Still, this book is superb in many ways. I was enormously impressed with Mosley's skill with language, characterization and dialogue. I will definitely be purchasing some of his other books.
substantially overrated.......2007-03-11
'Devil in a Blue Dress' has a oodles of atmosphere and quirky characters but the plot is so convoluted that this reader was bored with it all half way through. Kudos to the author for capturing the feel of 1940s Los Angeles. But I think he went a bit haywire in trying to stitch together a story with too many odd characters and mini plot twists,
Bottom line: rather disappointing after a promising start. 'Devil in a Blue Dress' does not inspire me to read anything else by this author.
good story.......2006-11-10
Not sure why but I wasn't as taken with this novel as I have been with the other of his books. Don't get me wrong, this was a good book but it's wasn't up to his usual standards.
Distinctive Character.......2006-09-16
I read Devil in a Blue Dress in one sitting. Obviously, writer Jonathan Kellerman did too, because he later wrote, "I read Devil in a Blue Dress in one sitting and didn't want it to end. An astonishing first novel." Fortunately for Mosley fans, there are more Easy Rawlins mysteries. Devil in a Blue Dress remains my favorite. It's set in 1948 in Los Angeles. Easy Rawlins is a war veteran just fired from his job at a defense plant. (This is the role Denzel Washington plays in the movie.) Devil is much more than a hard-boiled mystery. The book left me wanting to read more about Easy Rawlins whereas many of the Hammett/Chandler/Cain novels are so formulaic that I have trouble remembering which ones I've read. Not a problem with Devil in a Blue Dress.
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Walter Mosley Omnibus: Devil in a Blue Dress / A Red Death / White Butterfly
Walter Mosley
Manufacturer: Pan Macmillan
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Devil in a Blue Dress
Manufacturer: Books On Tape, Inc.
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ASIN: 073662810X |
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It's 1948 in Los Angeles, and Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins needs to make a mortgage payment. Too bad all he has in his pocket is lint. Along comes a savior, looking like a devil and talking like a devil, but offering Easy the precious cash he needs. The man has one simple request: find the woman wearing the blue dress in a photograph. But Easy knows that you get what you pay for in this world, and the man wouldn't be paying so much if it were that easy. Life is tough. But so are Easy Rawlins and his wild helpmate, Mouse.
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El demonio vestido de azul / Devil in a Blue Dress (Compactos Anagrama) (Compactos Anagrama)
Walter Mosley
Manufacturer: Editorial Anagrama
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ASIN: 8433972502 |
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Los Angeles, 1948. El protagonista, un c urtido ex combatiente negro sin trabajo, al que le caera del cielo, o por encargo de un personaje dudoso, la mision de buscar a una cantante blanca que frecuenta garitos de negros, donde los blancos no son habitualmente bien recibidos. la busqueda lo llevara desde los clubes hasta residencias de politicos.
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GradeSaver(tm) ClassicNotes Devil in a Blue Dress
Tania Asnes
Manufacturer: GradeSaver, LLC
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ASIN: 1602590281
Release Date: 2006-11-22 |
Book Description
GradeSaver(TM) ClassicNotes are the ultimate study guides, written by Harvard students for students! Each note includes: * An author biography * An in-depth chapter-by-chapter summary * A short summary * A character list and related descriptions * A list of themes * A glossary * Historical context * Two academic essays * 100 quiz questions to improve test taking skills!
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- Astonishing First Novel in Series
- The first three Easy Rawlings novels are sensational!
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Walter Mosley Prepacked Boxed Set: Devil in a Blue Dress, Red Death, White Butterfly
Walter Mosley
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0671906070 |
Customer Reviews:
Astonishing First Novel in Series.......2006-09-16
I read Devil in a Blue Dress in one sitting. Obviously, writer Jonathan Kellerman did too, because he later wrote, "I read Devil in a Blue Dress in one sitting and didn't want it to end. An astonishing first novel." Fortunately for Mosley fans, there are more Easy Rawlins mysteries. Devil in a Blue Dress remains my favorite. It's set in 1948 in Los Angeles. Easy Rawlins is a war veteran just fired from his job at a defense plant. This is the role Denzel Washington plays so well in the movie. Devil is much more than a hard-boiled mystery. The book left me wanting to read more about Easy Rawlin's adventures.
The first three Easy Rawlings novels are sensational!.......1997-03-25
When Roger Harris, editor of the Books section of the Star Ledger recomended all the Easy Rawlings novels, someone gave me the 3-book set as a present.
You want to get the three book set! The plots are complicated but there are no loose ends, the characters are
strongly drawn, and Mr. Mosley has created a world you will
want to return to after reading each novel.
Read them in chronological order, and enjoy!
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- For fans of Susan Andersen, Rachel Gibson and Elizabeth Bevarly.
- great as always
- Fun, Fun, Fun
- LOVED IT
- Perfect "Bodyguard" style book!!
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Knock Me Off My Feet
Susan Donovan
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0312983743 |
Book Description
Autumn Adams never planned to follow in her mother's footsteps as Chicago's answer to Martha Stewart--she can't cook, doesn't clean, and would rather play soccer than discuss the joys of white bathtub grout. Then some lunatic starts sending her threats in the mail and Audie finds herself under the protection of simmering, sexy Detective Stacey Quinn, a man determined to examine her every nook, cranny, and ex-boyfriend in his effort to find the stalker. A disarming combination of macho cop and sweet charmer, Quinn is hard to resist. But with Audie's bad luck at finding and holding on to Mr. Right, she think it's best to keep her distance....Quinn soon discovers that the real Audie is an alluring blend of fantasy babe and tender-hearted female all wrapped up in what he can only hope is leopard-print underwear. She's not what he's always pictured for himself, but could she be everything he'll ever need?Digging through Audie's many layers could turn out to be the hottest, craziest, sexiest bit of detective work Quinn has ever attempted....if it doesn't kill him first.
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For fans of Susan Andersen, Rachel Gibson and Elizabeth Bevarly........2007-08-08
Audie Adams stepped unwillingly into her mother's shoes as Homey Helen, a `Household Hints Queen'. The newspaper column, television appearances and general syndicated business are worth a squillion dollars, and Audie hates every single second of it. She'd rather be out on the soccer field training kids to play, but she promised her murdered mother she'd carry on the tradition. Along comes tall, tough, seasoned Detective Stacey Quinn, ready to defend and protect her from a stalker who's sending threatening letters. A take-no-prisoners, deep thinking detective, Quinn first suspects Audie of sending the letters to herself as a publicity stunt. !!! That notion doesn't impress Audie, let me tell you, and the sparks begin to fly. ... sparks? What an understatement. These two are incredibly combustible! Quinn falls hard for Audie, and pushes her past her emotional and physical comfort zones reeeeeaaaal fast. It's a delight to read his dogged determination to get her into his arms and bed. Along the way Audie's mother's murder is also solved, and the stalker is unmasked. This is a great debut from Susan Donovan - surprisingly tender while being full of intrigue, laughs and hot, hot sizzle. We loved it.
great as always.......2007-03-07
as always susan donovan writes an upbeat story of passion and suspense. she keeps you guessing until the end.
Fun, Fun, Fun.......2006-11-10
This was a GREAT book that was light and just all around fun! I am a HUGE fan of Susan Donovan and she has a way with characters. This kind of book you want to last forever just to keep you in a good mood. Great read, one I will recommend to all my friends.
LOVED IT.......2006-11-03
Susan needs to write MORE!!
She writes about everyday things..mixes them with heart and humour and enough spiciness to keep me riveted..
Perfect "Bodyguard" style book!!.......2006-10-14
I never heard of Susan Donovan before this book, and let me tell you, I will definitely check out her other titles!
This book sucked me in completely. It almost never happens for me, but Ms Donovan managed to get me glued to the pages of her book and read it in just exciting 2 days!
The romance, the suspense, the action, the drama, the comedy, the values and principles, the sensuality... everything about this book was perfect! I loved the characters and what a surprise some of them were to me. :)
I truly recommend this book to everybody who likes any of the combinations of writing styles I wrote above!
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Grab your towel and head for the Sunshine State with beach experts Parke Puterbaugh and Alan Bisbort! These acclaimed writers—authors of six travel books—spent years combing every beach and coastal community along Florida's 1,800-mile coastline. With the aid of his updated 700-page beach bible you'll be able to visit nearly 400 beaches and easily plan your days with details on recreation, fees, hours, facilities, and directions; enjoy witty, informed essays on Florida-related subjects, such as sunset watching, seashell collecting, Spring Break partying, and where to spot manatees and find the best key lime pie; choose from five-star resorts, affordable hotels and motels, and secluded beach campgrounds, and savor the best local seafood and regional cuisine for all budgets; spend your evenings unwinding at the hippest nightclubs and tiki bars
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Swim Swam Swum
Roy Marsaw
Manufacturer: All about Kids Publishing
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If you were a seal with a wild imagination, what kind of crazy adventures would you find yourself in? Join our slick seal in his madcap exploits, causing trouble here and there, and helping teach the conjugation of verbs along the way. Make learning a pleasure with this rhyming story of a seal_s aquatic escapades, paired with fun and bright illustrations!
Roy Marsaw is a retired Navy Lieutenant of the Canadian Armed Forces, and lives in Ottawa, Ontario with his wife, Cynthia.
Phyllis Harris lives in Missouri with her husband, daughter, and golden retriever, who often appear in her illustrations. She uses both traditional and digital mediums on her computer in creating her artwork.
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- Yawning modern day telling of the Selkies Seal People mythology of Celtic
- Beautiful writing
- Good Story
- Swim the Moon - haunting and inspiring
- A touch of magic
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Swim the Moon
Paul Brandon
Manufacturer: Tor Books
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ASIN: 0312877935 |
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A haunting tale of love, music, and magic on the stormy coast of Scotland. After the loss of his wife, Scottish fiddle player Richard Brennan moves to Australia to escape the ghosts of his former life. Six years later, he returns for his father's funeral and decides to remain in his father's desolate cottage in the north of Scotland, gathering together the threads of his former life, scratching out a living playing music. Then Richard meets Ailish, the enigmatic young woman who's ethereal singing haunts the bay by moonlight. As their relationship builds, the secrets of his family's past are brought to light, one by one, leaving them to confront a history that is both terrifying and fantastic-a legacy that may well cost Richard his soul.
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The romantic story of a man destined to fall in love with a beautiful woman who is much more dangerous than she seems
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Yawning modern day telling of the Selkies Seal People mythology of Celtic.......2007-09-07
The story of the Selkies Seal People is a fascinating one; unfortunately, this tale of Richard Brennan and his family's history of drowning at sea and their link to the Selkies is a bit of a yawner. Brennan comes home from Australia to Scotland for his father's funeral - a place he hasn't been in the years since the death of his wife - to drowning. As memories of his lost love haunt him, can't get back to Australia and his new love fast enough...but, once back in Australia, he is drawn to the cottage of his youth and returns to make peace with his past and the past of his ancestors.
With fairly well written prose and uninspired dialog, *Swim the Moon* is ultimately a real snooze of a read. Nothing about the story ever draws the reader in too deeply.
Beautiful writing.......2003-07-19
This is a puzzle: although this book was beautifully written, and makes me want to go Scotland, something didn't click for me. The premise is great, the characters are fine...maybe it is a bit overwritten, with too much description and not enough really happening. Maybe a bit too much "naval-gazing"... I think a strong edit would have helped a lot. But I can see that this is a book where this opinion could well be a minority. This new author seems to have great potential and I'll definitely read his next book.
Good Story.......2002-02-13
The idea of the story is very well though of. There is a lot of depth to the character's and their history that proves the author's ability to write. This book also includes very good scenery descriptions that make you feel like you are in Scotland with the characters. The reason why I rated this book so low is because..well..not much HAPPENS. It wasn;t one of those books with an intruiging plot so that you just can't set it down. I would pick it up every once and a while just to see if it would get better, and it didn't really pick up till more than half way through the book. I good read, but nothing that you can;t miss out on
Swim the Moon - haunting and inspiring.......2002-01-31
Paul Brandon is one of those writers that I can immediately find a kindred spirit with. His descriptions of scenery are breathtaking, and he reveals the subtle nuances of human emotions and actions with intensity and vitality. A great read, from an accomplished writer with a bright future. There aren't a lot of books that I would buy (being of Scottish descent I tend to borrow them from the library!), however this is one that I intend to add to my collection.
A touch of magic.......2001-11-21
I've heard those multi-volume fantasy epics are described by publishers as "extended fantasy products." It's a sign that fantasy these days is dominated more by marketers than by storytellers. So when a new and fresh approach comes along that defies genre, that grounds itself in a reality that we know and yet takes us to another world in our imagination, it can only be a good thing. Paul Brandon has offered us that new and fresh approach, and I for one am delighted.
Swim the Moon is the story of Richard Brennan, a man struggling to find new meaning in a life that was stripped of it after the death of his wife. He finds it in remote northern Scotland, in a place so wild and rugged that it may as well be a fantasy otherworld.
Brandon's strength is his ability to create a sense of place through his prose. Sometimes aching passages of description enhance the reader's sense of Richard's isolation. There is no "big twist" at the end. I'm unconvinced that Brandon ever intended to create one. What we see as we accompany Richard on his emotional journey is the way our lives become entangled with fantasy until we can't extricate ourselves. There is a sense of timelessness about this story, of myth and magic. Richard's choice is inescapable but the haunting resolution of the novel is that, in the end, he doesn't want to escape it.
Make no mistake. Not much happens in this book. If you are looking for a racy plot of epic adventure, look to those extended fantasy products at your local Borders. This one is for the romantics and the dreamers...
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Title: Lightning bugs rising: summer's my favorite time. School's out, and my birthday comes. It's also swim team and lightning bug season.(Brief Article)
Author: Marnie Brooks
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Date: November 1, 2001
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Volume: 9
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Swim the Moon
Paul Brandon
Manufacturer: Tor Books
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ASIN: B000OTENR8 |
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Put Your Best Face Forward—at Any Age
Written by two of America’s top dermatologists,
Turn Back the Clock Without Losing Time is the ultimate guide to the exciting new procedures that can dramatically improve your appearance with minimal or no recovery time.
Treatments discussed include:
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With informative before-and-after line drawings, expert advice, and sensitive answers to frequently asked questions, Turn Back the Clock Without Losing Time is a must-have for anyone considering cosmetic surgery.
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There are much better books out there.......2005-10-24
I ordered this book along with "The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery" and "Change your Looks, Change your Life" for patients in my office. These others were FAR SUPERIOR in every aspect-- depth of information, pros and cons, etc. While reading this book, I kept thinking that this read like a poorly researched high school term paper. Rather than clear, concise information, it had a lot of pointless "filler words" as well, causing me to wonder if their editor told them they had to beef it up from a two page outline in order to sell it as a book. I was very disappointed in this and highly recommend purchasing the others instead.
Better than any beauty secret or magazine.......2002-06-26
This is an easy to read and concise guide that weeds through all the media hype related to beauty and the fountain of youth creams and procedures out there. Dr. Frank and Dr Narins give a detailed review of all of the options for every problem area in order to look your best. Everything from prices, to risks, to real expected outcomes are included with dozens of beauty tips that keep you looking great simply and without the greater risks of invasive surgery. Anyone who ever considered having something done but was confused about where to start should start here.
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