Review: Working the Hard Side of the Street
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 26, 2012
A collection of eight short stories, all told from the viewpoint of an LA cab driver who sees past the neon to expose us to the "seamy underbelly" of tinsel town. I would describe this as noir, because of its exploration of the dark side, but the protagonist doesn't always have the typical amoral, unfeeling attitude of a noir hero, showing more compassion than usual for the genre, while also recognizing that he can't change the world he inhabits. If you like noir, this is a worthy, engaging story collection.**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **