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The Man in My Basement
The Man in My Basement
Author: Walter Mosley
Charles Blakey is a young black man whose life is slowly crumbling. His parents are dead, he can't find a job, he drinks too much, and his friends have begun to desert him. Worst of all, he's fallen behind on the mortgage payments for the beautiful home that's belonged to his family for generations. When a stranger offers him $50,000 in cash to ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780316159319
ISBN-10: 031615931X
Pages: 272
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3.9 stars, based on 22 ratings
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Excellent writing. Very intriguing. Makes me want to buy all of Mosley's books.

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An interesting look at morals and secrets and the strange bond that develops between a wealthy white man and a black man who becomes his captor. Deep and sometimes dark, but highly insightful.
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Prepare to read a strange tale about a man who rents out his basement for monetary gain and ends up taking part in the renter's punishment and redemption.
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This was a great book


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