Monday, May 21, 2012

Book Review: The Barrio Kings

By Masami Koguchi

This book was written by William Kowalski. The main character is named Rosario Gomez. He is 23 years old. He used to be in a gang, but he gave up gang life after his brother was killed in a street fight. After that, he is very busy every day because he goes to night school and works hard at the supermarked to get promoted. In addition, he has a girlfriend, Connie. She is pregnant, so he works hard for them and to spend a happy life with them. But, one day, his old gangbanger buddy shows up seeking revenge. He makes Connie and Rosario fear because he is crazy. He had promised Connie to never do a fight same as the past. One day, his pregnant girl friend, is hit in drive-by shooting. Then Rosario went to his enemy’s house to get revenge of Connie with the gun and old gangbanger. His enemy was name Lencho. He killed Rosario’s brother in street a few days ago. Rosario talked to Lencho. Then he didn’t shoot Connie. In fact, Lencho’s gangbanger shot her without consideration of Lencho. Lencho punched him in the face hard. Then it’s over. After that, Rosario became a manager at the supermarket and graduated night school and had a baby. He lives a happy life with family. I recommend this book because although Rosario used to be in a gang, he work hard to his dream and he loves her so much. The last chapter filled with happiness. When I read this book, I felt good.

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