pickGreat book! I had the audiobook and Ernie Hudson‘s voice is to die for.
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The Man in My Basement: A Novel | 
pickGreat book! I had the audiobook and Ernie Hudson‘s voice is to die for.
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There are a few black authors that I like but if I have to choose one to highlight is Walter Mosley.
This books is about a man who wants to have a unique experience, this experience required him to seek out someone unlike himself to help himself to help fulfill it. I like this book because it make me think about life and injustice, and if give the opportunity what would be my response if I had the power.
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pickI had to brave my chaotic cellar for the photo but it seemed apt + you be relieved to know there are no bodies lurking. This was an interesting story focussing on the nsture of evil and the redemption of a troubled man. When Charles, down on his luck + abt to lose home and friends accepts a rich white mans offer of cash to keep him prisoner he does not expect the consequences. I now want to try the easy rawlins book as this was so fascinating.
pickSuch a strange read, but I loved it! The premise is simple: one day, a man shows up on Charles Blakey‘s doorstep asking to rent his basement. It‘s a short but powerful book that brings up lots of questions about good/evil, repentance, and intent. Haunting!
pickWalter Mosley's The Man in My Basement is a fascinating, twisted, and strange novel. (I recommend listening to the audiobook--Ernie Hudson does a FABULOUS job narrating.) Charles Blakely is desperate after being fired from his job. After digging farther into debt and depression, and in danger of losing his house, Blakely receives an odd offer from a white man named Anniston Bennet. (continued in comments)
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so-soThis book wasn't at ALL what I was expecting - less creepy and mysterious, more existential and questioning - but it was still interesting and the writing was great. I think I would've liked it more if I had gone into it with a clearer idea of the type if book it is.
pickThis book is creepy in all the right ways. Charles is having problems meeting his bills when he is approached by a wealthy white man to "rent" his basement. When he agrees he doesn't realize that he's not becoming a landlord but a warden. The relationship ends up revealing more about each man than either expected. This is an incredibly fast read and a great suspense novel! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickHmmmmm, lots to ruminate over: evil, race, identity, heritage, family, life purpose, cause & effect, etc. I did not "like" either central character, though they kept my interest.
Zipping through this book with my little lump of a dog.
January's stats! 10 is definitely above my average, and I hope I get even more in February!
Starting #diversathon with this interesting novel.
pickI had the privilege of hearing Mr Mosley speak at BRL last year. It did. It did not surprise me that this book came from him. It was a great read! 😊
Love when a book has a great setup and then takes a hard-right turn into wtf?!
pickNot what I was expecting, but very good!
I got book mail!!!
pickFirst Walter Mosley. Love uncovering a new author. Eager for more! This one was dark, compelling and hooked me early. A fast read.
I am devouring this book! I started it in the late afternoon and I am almost done. Warning though, the first half is character building, but it is worth it. Loving this. My first Walter Mosley book.
so-soI was so intrigued by the premise of this book but it didn't really work for me. I just didn't get it.
Not traditional horror, but in the wise words of Joey Lawrence: WHOA. #halloween
pickRead this in one day and it was so good. I am loving Walter Mosley the more I read of his. This one was so unlike his other ones and really made you think about what evil really is; the plot was gripping and at times sinister. brilliant book!!!
