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Book Review of Paris Trout

Paris Trout
Paris Trout
Author: Pete Dexter
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 3


Thoroughly engrossing - if often unpleasant - tale of racial bigotry and oppression in the U.S. Perhaps that makes it sound more academic than it is. It's a fictional tale of one of the most believable villains I've read in some time. I read it cover to cover in long sitting - I needed to know how it all ended!

I recommend it highly. If you're the type who throws a book in anger periodically across the room, I would suggest moving breakable items out of your line of fire before beginning.