Buried+Onions


 * Chris Schell:**

Title: Buried Onions Gary Soto

Summary: Eddie was just another punk growing up on the streets of Fresno, California. He grew up playing with kids that have now become gangsters and menaces to society. Tension fills the streets of Fresno after Eddie's cousin Jesus is shot and killed. Angered by life in the city and his own past mistakes, Eddie decides to steer away from the crime filled life of Fresno and try to create a new successful life for himself. Job after job Eddie hunts for employment, but he cannot withhold a substantial job, for his past life full of gangster friends and "homies" haunt him. From Stolen trucks, to old friends stabbed and nearly killed, Eddie cannot handle the corruption occurring around him. Does Eddie attempt to fight and get revenge on one of the hierarchy gangsters who he believes is behind his cousins death? Or leave the city of Fresno behind to start a new life? Read to find out.

Opinion: I enjoyed almost every moment of Buried Onions. I am a fan of books involving action and the triumph of one of many villainous characters. The book kept me on the edge of my seat through the whole read. Buried Onions did not just entertain me, but it also taught me and made me feel as the reader the fear of these kids living in Fresno, California. While reading, I felt as though the law did not exist which brought even more excitement to the table. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy an action filled read involving lots of suspension at every corner.

Authors URL: http://www.garysoto.com/

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