Sometimes we're always real same-same by Mattox Roesch
In the mean streets of Los Angeles California there are a lot of gangs. Cesar's brother, Wicho was in a gang and is now prison for life. Now Cesar is in a gang and heading in the same direction as Wicho. With an absent father, Cesar's mother wants a better life for both of them and decides to move to her native Eskimo village, Unalakleet in Alaska.Cesar does not want to move but must go with his mom. He figures he'll go there for a year and will then be 18 years old and can go back to L.A. In Alaska, Cesar meets his cousin, Go-boy. Go-boy is a real optimist and it takes awhile to get used to him. He believes he is part of a "good world conspiracy." They become friends and hang out and work together.
Cesar also gets hooked up with his step-cousin (Go-boy's step sister) Kiana. They have a complex relationship, like many teenagers and date for awhile.
This is in part, a coming of age of age story but it is so much more than that. The characters that Mattox Roesch creates are all very complex and colourful. This book is an excellent character and relationships study. Mixed with Go-boy's philosophy of life, this book packs a punch. Thought the narration did come off a bit choppy, going back and forth between past and present, I really enjoyed this book over all.
4/5
Thanks to Caitlin Hamilton Summie of Unbridled Books for a copy of this book.
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I've been seeing this one around and had added it to my wish list, so I'm always happy to read another good review like yuours. Thanks Teddy
(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said... January 6, 2010 at 6:13 AM
Sounds like a good one. LA to Alaska was probably quite a culture shock.
bermudaonion said... January 6, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Glad to see you liked this one, Teddy. And thanks for the link-love!
Wendy said... January 6, 2010 at 8:29 AM
thanks so much, teddy! i think the book has much to ponder, and i appreciate your kind review!
caitlin said... January 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Diane,I hope you enjoy it!
Kathy, it was a culture shock.
Wendy, link-love anytime.
Caitlin, thanks again for this book.
Teddy Rose said... January 6, 2010 at 3:54 PM
This sounds a little like Consumption, and one I'd probably enjoy.
*I can't believe how many books I've added to my want to read list lately!*
** Sent an e-mail earlier this week, it didn't bounce back so you may want to check your "junk" folder, lol. **
Wanda said... January 9, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Wanda Consumption has been on my TBR for a long time. Now I really want to get to it.
I responded to your email last night. Sorry it took so long!
My TBR is crazy!
Teddy Rose said... January 9, 2010 at 6:16 PM
I've been starting to see good things about this one. It sounds interesting.
Kristen said... January 10, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Kristen, it is very interesting.
Teddy Rose said... January 10, 2010 at 2:23 PM
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