Details Of Books Liquor (Rickey and G-Man #2)
| Title | : | Liquor (Rickey and G-Man #2) |
| Author | : | Poppy Z. Brite |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 339 pages |
| Published | : | March 16th 2004 by Broadway Books |
| Categories | : | Fiction. LGBT. Food and Drink. Food. Gay. Mystery |
Poppy Z. Brite
Paperback | Pages: 339 pages Rating: 3.93 | 2501 Users | 193 Reviews
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New Orleans natives Rickey and G-man are lifetime friends and down-and-out line cooks desperate to make a quick buck. When Rickey concocts the idea of opening a restaurant in their alcohol-loving hometown where every dish packs a spirited punch, they know they're on their way to the bank. With some wheeling and dealing, a slew of great recipes, and a few lucky breaks, Rickey and G-man are soon on their way to opening Liquor, their very own restaurant. But first they need to pacify a local crank who doesn't want to see his neighborhood disturbed, sidestep Rickey's deranged ex-boss, rein in their big-mouth silent partner before he runs amok, and stay afloat in a stew of corruption in a town well known for its bottom feeders. A manic, spicy romp through the kitchens, back alleys, dive bars, and drug deals of the country's most sublimely ridiculous city, author Poppy Z. Brite masterfully shakes equal parts ambition, scandal, filé powder, cocaine, and murder, and serves Liquor straight up, with a twist. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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| Original Title: | Liquor |
| ISBN: | 1400050073 (ISBN13: 9781400050079) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Rickey and G-Man #2 |
| Setting: | New Orleans, Louisiana(United States) |
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Ratings: 3.93 From 2501 Users | 193 ReviewsJudge Of Books Liquor (Rickey and G-Man #2)
Read this on a plane and it is a fine example of that sort of book. easy to read, pretty light, but enough to it to keep me going for the hours in flight. Two young guys from the (now mostly lost?) Ninth Ward of New Orleans. Hardly from the lap of luxury, they grow up together and become chefs and lovers. The book chronicles their efforts to open a restaurant--Liquor. There's a bit of a mystery thrown in. Strong on food and also on characters. There's a couple more that I'll probably read, too.Prior to "Liquor" the only books from Brite I had read were in the horror genre. So I wasn't really sure what to expect. But, being a foodie and being appreciative of Brite's writing style, I thought I would give it a whirl.I am very glad I did. Brite does an outstanding job of creating characters that have depth, ones you care about, and even those you despise. Plus, all the foodie details in the book gave me lots of ideas for future forays into the kitchen.This reads like a cross between
The story begins in a Pre Katrina New Orleans with two out of work line cooks getting drunk sitting in a tree.They concoct a business idea that might actually work out. Aliquor bases gourmet restaurant. T he story is mainly about them and their off beat acquantances and the problems and trails of starting a business from the ground up. I t was a good read.
Ooh this was good! I kept expecting something terrible to happen having read a couple of his books when I was younger but this was fun and thrilling and it was great to read a story that was taking place in the city I was born in. Can't wait to read the rest of the series!
I really like the direction of Poppy Z. Brite's more recent novels--dark fiction, as opposed to horror. The NOLA backdrop, characters to which you can relate, and the food-centric story are all win in my book. Can't wait to read the other books she's written with these same main characters.
Very good gay fiction about a couple who are line cooks in New Orleans and are approached by a financier interested in helping them open a restaurant. I especially enjoyed reading this while in New Orleans.
The story begins in a pre-Katrina New Orleans with two out of work line cooks sitting in a tree while getting drunk. So far, this book is a big departure from Brite's earlier work. So far no explicit sex or gore just lots of great descriptions of New Orlean's and food and life as a line cook (a job I'm glad I never tried out!).The two out of work drunkards concoct a business idea that might actually work out, a liquor based gourmet restaurant. The book mainly concerns these two, their offbeat
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