The Awkward Black Man Stories – Audiobook Online

The Awkward Black Man – Stories, Audiobook Online By: Walter Mosley

Bestselling author Walter Mosley has proven himself to be a master of story tension, both with his extraordinary novel and compelling writing for television.

The Awkward Black Man collects 17 of Mosley’s finest short stories to showcase the full extent of his remarkable talent.

Mosley introduces distinct characters as they struggle to navigate the world in each of these stories – clumsy, nerdy, self-defeating, self-involved heroes and generally quirky . He overturns stereotypes about black male characters and paints a powerful, delicate portrait of each of these unique individuals. In “The Good News Is,” a man’s insecurity about his weight leads to a fatal illness and the extreme loneliness that accompanies it. Very vulnerable, he allows himself to be taken advantage of in exchange for some human comfort in expressing real needs.

“Pet Fly,” previously published in the New Yorker, is about a man who works as a mailroom clerk for a large company – a solitary job for which he is more than qualified – and the unintended consequences, predictable that he suffers when trying to forge a relationship outside the company, he has flies buzzing around his apartment. And “Almost Alyce” about love failures, family loss, alcoholism, and a Zen approach to the art of begging proves surprisingly effective.

Find it interesting, some of the topics repeat over and over like men’s behavior to avoid sexual harassment…men and their infidelity (real or imagined)… I think the themes This topic really captures the dilemma of how a generation is a little scared when it comes to its own idea of ​​gender.

What a wide range of stories, characters and insights into the characters’ lives! The best narration I’ve heard in a long time- like going to a play. Some stories have humor, some stories are satirical, and some stories are just life. I will re-read a few of them for fun.

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