Literary Fiction
Socrates in Watts
2000·254 pages
Socrates Fortlow, an ex-convict, seeks redemption in Watts, L.A., grappling with violence and moral questions in a gritty, thoughtful crime novel.
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Socrates Fortlow, an ex-convict, seeks redemption in Watts, L.A., grappling with violence and moral questions in a gritty, thoughtful crime novel.
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New York Times bestselling author Walter Mosley introduces an "astonishing character" (Los Angeles Times Book Review) in this acclaimed collection of entwined tales. Meet Socrates Fortlow, a tough ex-con seeking truth and redemption in South Central Los Angeles -- and finding the miracle of survival. "I either committed a crime or had a crime done to me every day I was in jail. Once you go to prison you belong there." Socrates Fortlow has done his twenty-seven years for murder and rape, acts for...
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to relationships; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including past murders; central to setting and character struggles.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language fitting the gritty urban setting.
Substance use
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Alcohol use mentioned, including past drunken violence; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Strong social commentary on race, poverty, and systemic issues in Black communities.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic suffering, poverty, and past violence in community.
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