Saturday, January 10, 2009

GunMetal Black Review and GIVEAWAY!! CLOSED

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! Congratulations to A Stationary Addict for winning this book!


As a child, Eddie Santiago grows up on the mean streets of his Puerto Rican neighborhood in Chicago, where he witnesses his father's murder. Now in his thirties, after serving ten years in a state penitentiary, Eddie is coming home. With prison behind him, Eddie plans to seek refuge in Miami Beach. But new trouble begins when Eddie and his old friend/gangster Little Tony are pulled over by two cops, who rob Eddie of his money belt, which contains his life savings. Convinced it was a set-up, Eddie is determined to recover what is rightfully his, all the while trying to reform his childhood friend.


Along the way, Eddie falls for a Mexican beauty with a past she is trying to escape. But his romance is almost cut short when he is dragged into a drug war, becomes a murder suspect, and is forced to participate in an ill-conceived casino heist. (taken from the Hachette Book Group website)

Daniel Serrano was born and raised by his mother in the tough streets of New York and Chicago. The eldest of three boys, Serrano witnessed gangs, crime, drugs, poverty, and even murder, as his family lived the urban Latino struggle. After drifting through menial jobs for years, he enrolled in the Weekend Program at Shimer College and studied the classics.

Serrano went on to earn a law degree from St. John's University. As an attorney, he has spent the bulk of his career advising politicians and alleged criminals. He is currently at work on his next book. Daniel currently divides his time between New York City and Puerto Rico, where he is hard at work on his next novel. (taken from the Hachette Book Group website)

MY REVIEW

Gunmetal Black is definitely not a book I would normally read- it contains some graphic violence and vivid descriptions of street life. I did, however, find the story intriguing. It depicts a part of our world that is so very sad but very real.

I thought Serrano did an excellent job describing his characters and how they were thinking and feeling during the story. Personally I found the mix of English, Spanish and slang a bit confusing since I don't speak any Spanish at all but I managed to grasp the story anyway. I really appreciated how Serrano shows just how much a parent can influence their child- for better or worse.

There is foul language and sexual content but I concede that the story would be rather unrealistic without those aspects of that lifestyle.

I also appreciated the reading group guide included in the back of the book which contained some very insightful questions.

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160 comments:

valerie2350 said...

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mverno said...

love to read this book

Sweepssue's Blogspot said...

This looks like great reading. Can't wait to read it.

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mindy said...

looks like a good read thanks for the giveaway

loni broesch said...

another great book to try...thanks

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Kim (Randominities) said...

I like to read books that depict places and walks of life that are completely different. This sounds like a great book.

Heather said...

Sounds like a good book, thanks.

Miss Spoken said...

Sounds like an interesting read
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janeh said...

Intriguing.......I'd very much like to read this.

Sir Thrift-A-Lot said...

This book sounds absolutely fabulous. I was just telling my boyfriend that I need something new to read. Would love the win!

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Annie1 said...

This book sounds very much like the type I would love to read!

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Rita M said...

The gang mentality is something I find very hard to understand & it seems to be encroaching on small towns everywhere. I would very much like to read this book -- thank you for the giveaway.

Mysharona said...

sounds good

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Please count me in - would love to win :) Thanks!

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darbyscloset said...

Tara,
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Thanks for the giveaway!!
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darbyscloset said...

Tara,
I would like to read this book even thou it is out of my comfort zone, yet thru reading is how I find out so much about others way of life!
Thanks so much for this opportunity!
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Anonymous said...

I'd like to have a chance to read this. Thanks for the contest.

Unknown said...

I'd love to win!

linett said...

sounds like a good read.

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I would love a chance.

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I am a follower.

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chromiumman said...

sounds like a good read

Belinda Y said...

Enjoyed your review, would love to read this for myself. Thanks!

Belinda Y said...

I'm a follower

Ascending Butterfly said...

I am tri-lingual so I won't have trouble with the dialogue at all. I've actually always enjoyed books that mix languages. I tend to write that way myself. I wonder if there are any similarities between this book and the book Down These Mean Streets?

Carol EL said...

Sounds interesting,I like trying to figure out the dialogue that's in a foriegn language.

Zoly said...

Sounds like I want to read it.

toughturtles said...

lookin good thanks

Anonymous said...

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Tena said...

hmm, sounds intresting, will look more into it

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I tweeted.
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Christina G. said...

This is not my usual genre, but it sure sounds like it would be interesting. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Lady Roxi said...

Love to have this.

Thanks,

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danosor said...

I am a subscriber.

*~Dani~* said...

Another interesting sounding book. Thanks for the chance to read it!

Sunnyvale said...

Sounds good, I'd like to read this.

Anonymous said...

Looks like a very interesting read! Thank you for the giveaway!

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zekebamm said...

Sounds like a very good book - hope you pick me!

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Anonymous said...

I'd like to read this book.
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mmentor said...

need a read

Karen said...

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This looks like a very good read.

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ELE said...

OOH I would love to win this. It sounds very interesting - thank you for offering it

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count me in-sounds like a good read

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computergirl31 said...

another great book to try.thanks

Misty said...

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Karen said...

Thanks for the contest, please enter me.

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not what I normally read either but it sounds like somethin gI would like

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looks like a good read - huge reader here!!!

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Anonymous said...

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Andria said...

Sounds interesting. I would love a chance to win. Thanks.

Francine Anchondo said...

I am a follower :) My other comment is up farther .

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Annmarie Weeks said...

This book sounds good, and would probably be a great reality check for me since it's not anything I know much about.

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I'm following your blog! (amweeks)

angie said...

I'm from the suburbs of Chicago. I'd love to read this book. Thanks!

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I'd love some new reading mAterial for the winter months.

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ky2here said...

Just got back from Miami, would love to read this.

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turboterp said...

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Homemaker said...

GunMetal Black looks like a book that I can really get into.

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Diana D said...

Reading is a passion. Would love to win. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway.

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Thank you for posting this information. I really appreciate it!

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Luck Happens said...

Thanks for the chance to win! I'm always interested in learning about new cultures when I read.

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I would love to read this book.


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bfox74 said...

Sounds interesting.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a great read

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Karrie said...

sounds good

Charlene S. said...

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Sounds interesting. I'd love to read it.

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Anonymous said...

You are right because this doesn't fit my Christian romances. Sometimes you have to go outside the safety zone. I would also like to share with my 20 year old daughter. Thanks!!


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Betty C said...

Sounds very interesting

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Looks like a great read, thanks for the chance to win!

ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

Sounds Like a wonderful book! I would love to read it!

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Kathy said...

I don't know how to twitter and I don't have a button but I sure would like to win a copy of this book. I liked your review - sounds interesting.

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Roseann K. said...

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I liked your honest evaluation of the book. The plot regretfully sounds very plausible, could happen

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