Fortunate Son

A Novel

By: Walter Mosley

Narrated by: Lorraine Toussaint

In spite of remarkable differences, Eric and Tommy are as close as brothers. Eric, a Nordic Adonis, is graced by a seemingly endless supply of good fortune. Tommy is a lame black boy, cursed with health problems, yet he remains optimistic and strong.After tragedy rips their makeshift family apart, the lives of these boys diverge astonishingly: Eric, the golden youth, is given everything but trusts nothing; Tommy, motherless and impoverished, has nothing, but feels lucky every day of his life.

In a riveting story of modern-day resilience and redemption, the two confront separate challenges, and when circumstances reunite them years later, they draw on their extraordinary natures to confront a common enemy and, ultimately, save their lives.

Sad to the End

Wow, not the ending I was expecting. I know every story can't have a happy ending but my goodness! I was hoping for a glance of happiness. It was a fast read but if you're going through a hard or difficult patch in your life, AVOID this book for now. I'm a Walter Mosley fan. I enjoy the small details of his writing but this one has a dark & unhappy spirit.

Beautifully sad!

I really did not know what to expect with this book. It took my emotions all over the place. It was so compelling, then I almost stopped listening to it. I almost could not handle it. But I had to come back each day to know what happens.

Exceptional Writing

Love all of Walter Mosley’s books. He is a master storyteller. Looking forward to the next.

Loved it! Everything about this story!

Walter Moseley has got to be the best there is in my lifetime. Not just words on a page to meet a quota…he makes you think beyond your wildest and worst dreams!

exceptional

I cried various times throughout the book for the character Tommy. The book had me breathlessly waiting for what would happen next!!!