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The Ultimate Good Luck

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The Ultimate Good Luck by Richard Ford is a compelling tale set in a gritty Mexican border town. The story follows Harry Quinn, a Vietnam veteran, who becomes embroiled in a tense rescue mission to free his girlfriend's brother from a local prison. The narrative weaves themes of loyalty, love, and disillusionment against the backdrop of political and personal turmoil.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories about challenging situations and the complexities of human relationships. It weaves a tale of love, danger, and moral dilemmas as characters navigate life's unpredictable turns, making it compelling for those who appreciate nuanced narratives in general fiction.

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The Ultimate Good Luck

The setting is Oaxaca, Mexico, where Harry Quinn has come to free his girlfriend's brother, Sonny, from jail and furthermore get him away from the suavely sadistic drug dealer who suspects Sonny of having cheated him. This is a novel of menace and eroticism.

Published to coincide with Richard Ford's debut hardback for Bloomsbury, The Lay of the Land By the internationally renowned winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction

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In this novel of menace and eroticism, Richard Ford updates the tradition of Conrad for the age of cocaine smuggling.

The setting is Oaxaca, Mexico, where Harry Quinn has come to free his girlfriend's brother, Sonny, from jail and furthermore get him away from the suavely sadistic drug dealer who suspects Sonny of having cheated him.

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The Ultimate Good Luck by Richard Ford is praised for its engaging and precise prose, likened to the sharp clarity of a police siren. The novel's evocative descriptions draw comparisons to classic films, suggesting a cinematic quality reminiscent of Paris, Texas, with a desire to see it brought to life by legendary actors. Reviewers admire Ford's ability to capture themes of alienation with exceptional skill and acknowledge his mastery in crafting a vividly atmospheric narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747584971

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Richard Ford was born in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1944. He has published five novels and three collections of stories, including The Sportswriter, Independence Day, Wildlife, A Multitude of Sins and most recently The Lay of the Land. Independence Day was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.

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