A Little Yellow Dog
A Little Yellow Dog
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 1960s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Little Yellow Dog by Walter Mosley, readers follow Easy Rawlins, an individual involved in an investigation after a seemingly straightforward job at a school escalates into a complex mystery. Set in Los Angeles during the 1960s, the narrative explores themes of crime, morality, and identity amidst personal and social challenges.
Mysterious
Gritty
Suspenseful
Dark
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Walter Mosley's A Little Yellow Dog offers a compelling blend of mystery and social commentary, highlighted by rich character development and Mosley's nuanced exploration of race and justice. Some critics note the plot's occasional predictability, but the engrossing atmosphere and complex protagonist, Easy Rawlins, maintain strong reader engagement.
Who Should Read A Little Yellow Dog?
A fan of A Little Yellow Dog by Walter Mosley enjoys crime fiction with rich historical detail, keen social insights, and a strong, complex African American protagonist similar to readers of The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett or L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy.
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 1960s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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