Nancy Gardner

Extraordinary. McBride takes us into the lives of a cast of characters who are often hilarious, flawed, human, and occasionally brave and inspiring in their struggles. He brilliantly evokes time and place. And in spite of the rawness of life in the Brookyn projects, the reader can absorb the ugliness and violence while experiencing resilience, beauty and decency as well. And be entertained from the first word to the last.