I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
Author Josh Holliday returns as a force of nature as he explores firsthand experiences of the Latino community in East Los Angeles in the 1970’s in his novel The Lowriders (V, #2). Here is a quick synopsis:
The Synopsis
This story evolves around several young Latino people who populate the Barrio section of southeast Los Angeles in the mid to late 1970’s.
It focuses on their lowrider cars, their habits, style of living, and use of marijuana.
The reader will see how they connived their way in and out of tight ordeals staying one step ahead of the law in their various exploits.
The author lived in East L.A. from 1969 to 1971 and experienced some of these same adventures.
The Review
This is an interesting look into the lives of the Latino community in the area in the 70’s. As a Hispanic man with a deep love and respect for my culture and family, it was interesting to see the hardships and struggles the Latino community faced and continue to face at this time. While this book dives into a very specific group of the Latino community and does not represent all Latinos, the culture of this area and the times themselves and how they played a role in the Latino culture in that era was fascinating to see unfold. It was also a great opportunity to see the extreme treatment those in the Latino community suffer at the hands of the police, often being treated ten times more harshly than a caucasian person who had committed similar crimes.
The Verdict
Overall this was a fast paced read, filled with personal stories and images that reflect an era not too far removed from our own. While the book would do well with some further editing, the overall story allowed audiences to delve into the vast and rich culture of the Latino community in East LA at that time. Be sure to grab your copy of The Lowriders (V, #2) by Josh Holliday today!
Rating: 7/10
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