George pelecanos 2004 novel, hard revolution, is the fourth book in his derek strangeterry quinn series. Hard revolution goes back to 1968, when he was a young d. Hard revolution book central rappahannock regional. While his first three books in the series take place in present time with strange and quinn being private detectives in washington, d. The story is a prequel to other novels featuring strange as a private detective and is part of the derek strange and terry quinn series. In another interesting move, pelecanos attached a cd to the book itself, emulating michael connelly who included a cd with his 2003 harry bosch. Hard revolution is a crime novel written by george pelecanos and set in washington, dc the main character of the book is derek strange, a black rookie police officer. George pelecanos is the bestselling author of twenty novels set in and around washington, d.
With the 2004 book, hard revolution, he too derek strange into the early days of the police force of d. Pelecanos has even prepared a companion cd that is available for purchase at his signings. Pelecanos s description of the era in which hard revolution is set is simply firstrate. Pelecanos has a way of writing music into his books in a way that is almost as if you are hearing a soundtrack.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Pelecanoss writing is direct and effective, with much period detail about cars and music, and he has a wonderful way with vernacular. While he navigates the rocky terrain of a city in turmoil. Perhaps sensing this, pelecanos again switched his focus in his 2004 novel, hard revolution, taking one of his new detectives, derek strange, back in time to his early days on the d. Hard revolution takes us back in time and juxtaposes dereks childhood with his early years as a cop. Hard revolution is another stunning book by pelecanos, taking us back to the turbulent year of 1968, after first making a brief stop in 1959. He makes no excuses for the era or place, describing the city and its workings in detailed, urgent, and often. The main character of the book is derek strange, a black rookie. Buy hard revolution by george p pelecanos online at alibris. A new york times bestseller derek strange is a rookie cop, the job of his dreams. This latest book, hard revolution, does this differently from the other two, because here pelecanos is writing a prequel to some later detective stories he was writing, with his main character detective learning his place in the world, so to speak. Buy a cheap copy of hard revolution book by george pelecanos. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pelecanos is an american novelist of detective fiction.
Hard revolution is a detailed illumination through events and character of the racial elements of those fierce times in washington dc, but never loses the drive through to discover what happens at the end of the story. Hard revolution, by george pelecanos the independent. Hard revolution by george pelecanos signed first edition uk book see all titles by george pelecanos. In hard revolution his primary source of music references is the soul music of the 60s.
Hard revolution by george pelecanos little, brown and company. Drug traffic, derek strange fictitious character, death, vietnam war, 1961. While his first three books in the series take place in. Hard revolution is a rich, dramatic, totally engrossing story of two brothersone a rookie police officer, one a recently returned vietnam veterancaught up in the chaos that engulfed d. Pelecanoss description of the era in which hard revolution is set is simply firstrate. Pelecanos, a hardboiled crime writer, sets this novel, like his previous ones, in a gritty, violent, and racist washington, d. All three of the books have included an extended prologue, which backgrounds the characters in the main part of the story, and sets the stage for whats to occur in the main part of the book. Hard revolution book by george pelecanos thriftbooks. Pelecanos s writing is direct and effective, with much period detail about cars and music, and he has a wonderful way with vernacular. In this epic showdown from one of the best crime novelists alive dennis lehane, police officer derek strange hunts his brothers killer through a city erupting with rage. Hard revolution by george pelecanos signed first edition uk. I have read and agree to hachette book groups privacy policy and terms of use.
I think then you would find this to be a very great book. Unlike those stories, which occur in real time, hard revolution takes place in 1959 when. Hard revolution npr coverage of hard revolution by george p. Hard revolution, set during 1968, with johnson quitting the presidency, king getting shot, and so forth, uses the events of that year or some of them anyway to provide context for whats going on in the main plot. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. I recall deadly pleasures featuring him on the cover a few issues back with the tagline out of the cult and into the. Hard revolution is a crime novel written by george pelecanos and set in washington, dc.
Pelecanos s latest extra dark slice of washington street crime leaps back a generation to connect the backstory of private eye derek strange soul circus, 2003, etc. Like the kind of cars they dont make anymore and the kind of songs they dont sing, the novels of george pelecanos have the style, rhythm and muscle of classics. If you like your crime novels hard boiled, brilliantly written and historically accurate, then pelecanos and hard revolution is for you. Library journal written in rich, observant prose, the novel is a brilliant study of a society tearing apart as racial tensions escalate after the king killing. Buy hard revolution new ed by pelecanos, george isbn. In this epic showdown from one of the best crime novelists alive dennis lehane, police officer derek strange hunts his brothers killer through a city erupting.
Two cops struggling to do their jobs against the backdrop of a violent uprising their paths collide in the middle of a fullfury revolution, in an electrifying climax to the most powerful book yet from george pelecanos, the poet laureate of the d. Read free book excerpt from hard revolution by george pelecanos, page 1 of 4. By doing so, he emulated author michael connelly, who used this idea first. What can i say about the work of george pelecanos that has not already been said. He is also an independent film producer, and a producer and emmynominated writer on the hbo series the wire, treme, and the deuce. Pelecanos, a hard boiled crime writer, sets this novel, like his previous ones, in a gritty, violent, and racist washington, d. Hard revolution derek strange and terry quinn series, book 4. I have read and enjoyed several other books by george pelecanos. This latest book, hard revolution, does this differently from the other two, because here pelecanos is writing a prequel to some later detective stories. Mar 04, 2010 buy hard revolution new ed by pelecanos, george isbn. Hard revolution by george p pelecanos, 9780316099424, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Jan 01, 2004 george pelecanos 2004 novel, hard revolution, is the fourth book in his derek strangeterry quinn series. A novel derek strange and terry quinn series series by george p. Pelecanos is an acquired taste because when he tells his story he holds nothing back no matter how distasteful the acts may be. Hard revolution on apple books apple books apple apple. Pelecanos is the author of eighteen novels set in and around washington, d. He worked as a line cook, dishwasher, bartender, and womans shoe salesman before publishing his first novel in 1992. In hard revolution george pelecanos breaks new ground with a long, expansive novel which sets the strories of derek strange and his family against the momentous events surrounding the assassination of martin luther king in the summer of 1968. This is a superior crime novel from one of the genres outstanding writers. In this epic showdown from one of the best crime novelists alive dennis lehane, police rookie derek strange tries to help his brother. The main character of the book is derek strange, a black rookie police officer. Hard revolution by george pelecanos signed first edition. Hard revolution by george pelecanos signed first edition book see all titles by george pelecanos.
Derek strange is a rookie cop, the job hes dreamed of since he was a boy. Derek strange is his familys straight arrow, but his older. Pelecanos made one more interesting move by including a cd with the book. While it is relatively easy to get the large details right, it is the way that pelecanos fills in the nooks and crannies of the era that lends this work its air of authenticity. I really enjoyed this book, the plot, the characters, and the action. This memorable tale is a prequel to those novels, set in washington, d. The scenes of mob violence are minutely documented and the waste is appalling but, just as in dickens, love finally conquers all. Hard revolution by george pelecanos signed first edition book.
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