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by: Edwin Torres
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781853754906
ISBN: 1853754900
Label: Prion
Manufacturer: Prion
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 480
Publication Date: 2002-08
Publisher: Prion
Sales Rank: 966649
Studio: Prion
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
These two streetwise novels bring you the story of Carlito Brigante: Puerto Rican, hustler, drug dealer, and survivor. Carlito’s Way follows him through Spanish Harlem’s no–exit world of gangs, drugs, pimping, and the Mob, from the 1940s to the early 1970s. After Hours finds Carlito released from a five–year prison stint, and the world he knows is gone: cocaine has replaced heroin and the disco scene is in full swing. If he wants to make money, Carlito needs to adapt… quickly. Smart and funny, these two inspired the 1993 Brian de Palma film, Carlito’s Way, starring Al Pacino.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - I was not disapointed.
The only drawback I could find for this book was the big size of the edition, since it wasn't as convenient to carry around as it would be on a separate book for each part.
This novel is so well written that even a European reader like myself does not get intimitated by the New York slang. The plot is captivating and the heroes alive.
Those who have seen the movie can only admire the way the script has respected the spirit of the book. And those who haven't will still ... Read More
Rating: - A great book
carlito's way and after hours two great books by edwin torres if you like organized crime mixed with funny characters this is the book for you. in the books we get to see a different carlito brigante than the one in movie a more cold blooded carlito brigante this book is filled with crime,passion,fun and death this one has it all if you are into the movie you'll like the book better trust me
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