Cerano una volta "quindici uomini sulla cassa del morto ed un bicchiere di rum"... anzi facciamo che luomo era soltanto uno; lrsquo;ellenico Kendeas di origini armene; ed invece della cassa da morto beveva bloody mary al deck promenade nella sua casa galleggiante: la "O Fabulosa". Tra le mille promesse da marinaio fallite sul nascere ed una malattia del ferro contratta a causa di sedici lunghi mesi di navigazione; come a dire fine pena mai; Kendeas; lex buttafuori del nightclub Parakallograve; traccia traiettorie poco ortodosse di rotte verso porti epici corrosi piugrave; dal malaffare che dalla salsedine. "La possibilitagrave; di narrare il dolore e lorrore dellanimo umano con un sorriso sulle labbra."Angela Buccella
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Theres not to many books on this subject; so ...By CustomerTheres not to many books on this subject;so it was a treat to finally read about the history of Go-Go.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Cool bookBy MandySteveI loved the book but I honestly cant imagine anyone outside of Washington; D.C. or not having any familiarity with D.C. feeling the same way. I really liked the quotes at the beginning from Duke Ellingtons perspective. It shows a historical viewpoint of the city; which helps readers understand the cliquish behavior of the present Washingtonians but it is also a great introduction to the book. The part about visions being Asian owned came as a shock to me and Im glad that was in the book as well. I also appreciated the justification of the negative acts surrounding go-go; although the part about the dippas was a little bit of reach to me. Somethings about the go-go cant be excused. Still; it was written by someone who isnt from D.C. and I dont feel any biases coming from the author. She really did her research and its great reading about my city and its music from a non-Washingtonians perspective. Anyone from D.C. especially those who frequented the go-go scene would love this book. Plus because I am a 26; I learned thing about the go-go experience and the real D.C. from the 90s I never knew.Great gift. Even if the person isnt an avid reader; reading about this can surely bring back some memories and create appreciation. Long live old dc!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. BRILLIANT READ!By CustomerIt was an absolutely amazing read! Very informative!