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Hard Rain Falling (New York Review Books Classics),New
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A hardboiled novel about life in the American underground, from the pool halls of Portland to the cells of San Quentin. Simply one of the finest books ever written about being down on your luck.Don Carpenters Hard Rain Falling is a toughasnails account of being down and out, but never down for gooda Dostoyevskian tale of crime, punishment, and the pursuit of an everelusive redemption. The novel follows the adventures of Jack Levitt, an orphaned teenager living off his wits in the fleabag hotels and seedy pool halls of Portland, Oregon. Jack befriends Billy Lancing, a young black runaway and pool hustler extraordinaire. A heist gone wrong gets Jack sent to reform school, from which he emerges embittered by abuse and solitary con?nement. In the meantime Billy has joined the middle classmarried, fathered a son, acquired a business and a mistress. But neither Jack nor Billy can escape their troubled pasts, and they will meet again in San Quentin before their strange double drama comes to a violent and revelatory end.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hard Rain Falling'? A: 'Hard Rain Falling' explores themes of crime, punishment, and the pursuit of redemption, focusing on the struggles of two young men from very different backgrounds.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Hard Rain Falling'? A: The author of 'Hard Rain Falling' is Don Carpenter, known for his insightful portrayals of life in the American underground.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Hard Rain Falling' was published on September 8, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Hard Rain Falling' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Hard Rain Falling'? A: 'Hard Rain Falling' contains 336 pages.
- Q: Is 'Hard Rain Falling' a first edition? A: Yes, this is a first edition of 'Hard Rain Falling'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Hard Rain Falling' is sold as a new item.
- Q: What genre does 'Hard Rain Falling' belong to? A: 'Hard Rain Falling' is categorized as a classic novel.
- Q: What is the setting of 'Hard Rain Falling'? A: The novel is set in various locations, including the pool halls of Portland and the cells of San Quentin.
- Q: Can you describe the main characters in 'Hard Rain Falling'? A: The main characters are Jack Levitt, an orphaned teenager navigating a tough life, and Billy Lancing, a young black runaway and skilled pool hustler.