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"The Neon Jungle
MacDonald’s 1953 novel, the Neon Jungle, like many of his early novels, is an ensemble piece with a variety of characters alternating in the starring role. It centers around the Varaki family, who live in a great building adjoining the" Read more of this review » |
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“Life: it’s as simple as a square boxing ring. When you’re in it, you can only fight like hell and hope you’re still standing when you hear the gong.”
― Down for the Count
― Down for the Count
“I go back to my doorway. There’s really no reason to beat a dog half to death like that. It’s this damned autumn. The cold and the dark get under people’s skin, cause them inner damage.”
― Clinch: Hard-hitting historical noir with an unforgettable leading man
― Clinch: Hard-hitting historical noir with an unforgettable leading man
“The heart is not a cart horse that can be shackled any old way you like.”
― Down for the Count
― Down for the Count
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