Reviews for Walkin' the Dog

The average rating for Walkin' the Dog based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-11-26 00:00:00 Thomas Frates Another fantastic collection of Socrates Fortlow stories, with not a single dud in the bunch. Mosley also goes a bit darker in this volume (if that's even possible). Where the first volume felt like stories of hard redemption, this volume was full of stories of Socrates just getting the literal and metaphorical crap kicked out of him. It's also interesting (and troubling) that this volume was written around the turn of the century, takes place in the mid-90s, and yet is more relevant than ever with its stories of trigger-happy cops and societal injustice.

Review # 2 was written on 2011-05-28 00:00:00 Ronald Dorchak A rich story in every sense of the word. This is my first read by author Walter Mosley but will not be my last. The challenges, pain and social sigma of a man who has been in prison for many years and how he must learn to function within the free world again. The man is a most magnificent character named Socrates Fortlow. He is pained, isolated and defensive. His dog is also an injured being with two front legs only. I found myself rallying for Socrates hoping he would find some relief and happiness with the constant harassment from the police, new landowners, and at work. Still there are other characters in the story that see the finer parts of the big, strong black man living in poverty of LA. This is a stark reality look at crime, poverty, prejudices, and much more in this colorful poignant story. Walter Mosley is a brilliant author! A must read. The Skye in June