The stressor, denials, and limitation of an enforced seconded class existence caused them to build and establish their own businesses and their own system of recognition for character and respect. Mosley artfully elucidated the stressors of a created second class on men who saw themselves and their peers as first class citizens. The Black men in Charcoal Joe created a world within a world – a world where they received and gave respect – a world where what one did built one’s reputation. However, the Black men in Charcoal Joe refused to accept and internalize the demeaning view of the society they operated in. The characters were keenly aware of the obstacles, and they knew how the oppressive society they lived in viewed them. Mosley’s Black men did not merely exist they prospered despite societal denials, systemic racism, and ostracism. From strong Black men to Black men seeking guidance, the reader witnessed Black males characters carving out space in a hostile environment. Mosley takes readers into the worlds of everyone from psychopathic criminals to business magnates, along with the minor players such as con men, tipsters, career criminals and cops.What was refreshingly abundant in Walter Mosley’s Charcoal Joe was Black male characters. “Much like Raymond Chandler did in his portrait of Southern California for his fictional private eye Philip Marlowe, or Dashiell Hammett did with Sam Spade, Mr. “These memorable characters are strong, shrewd, purposeful and humorous.” - Los Angeles Sentinel But as ever, finds a way to rise above such circumstances” Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review It's the seductive drawl and lowdown dirty laugh of Walter Mosley's mellow private eye, Easy Rawlins.” You ride shotgun for the trip.” - The Washington Post
“You don’t hop in the car with Easy Rawlins for the destination. Charcoal Joe: An Easy Rawlins Mystery (Easy Rawlins Series #14)
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