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The Awkward Black Man
- Stories
- By: Walter Mosley
- Narrated by: Mirron Willis
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 270
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 221
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 218
Mosley presents distinct characters as they struggle to move through the world in each of these stories - heroes who are awkward, nerdy, self-defeating, self-involved, and, on the whole, odd. He overturns the stereotypes that corral black male characters and paints a subtle, powerful portrait of each of these unique individuals.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Don't just listen, think.
- By Alonzo on 04-13-21
- The Awkward Black Man
- Stories
- By: Walter Mosley
- Narrated by: Mirron Willis
So much fun!
Reviewed: 12-26-20
What a range of stories, characters, and insights into the characters' lives! The best narration I've heard in a long time- like going to a play. Some of the stories do have humor, some of it sarcastic, and some of it just the way life is. I'll reread several of them for fun.
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10:04
- By: Ben Lerner
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 221
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 189
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Story4 out of 5 stars 188
In the last year, the narrator of 10:04 has enjoyed unexpected literary success, has been diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition, and has been asked by his best friend to help her conceive a child, despite his dating a rising star in the visual arts. In a New York of increasingly frequent super storms and political unrest, he must reckon with his biological mortality, the possibility of a literary afterlife, and the prospect of (unconventional) fatherhood in a city that might soon be under water.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A novel worth reading
- By Bradley Paul Valentine on 01-29-15
- 10:04
- By: Ben Lerner
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
Masterful, young voice
Reviewed: 04-23-18
If you could sum up 10:04 in three words, what would they be?
Masterful young voice
What did you like best about this story?
Subtle poetic phrasing and a self-deprecating tone combine to make this a totally engaging story.
Which character – as performed by Eric Michael Summerer – was your favorite?
The protagonist is my favorite. He bumbles his way through life with a positive attitude.
Any additional comments?
The book is consistently focused on typical life experiences, covering a wide range from birth to death without being overbearing or pretentious.
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