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The Life and Loves of Gringo Greene
Have you ever been in love? Was it good for you? Would you do it again? Gringo Greene has never been in love. That's half his problem. But when a young woman gives in her notice at Dryden Engineering no one really cared that much, except perhaps Gringo Greene.
In her absence he dives into a series of frantic affairs that will change his life forever, but can he find happiness and contentment, and more to the point, will he ever be able to forget her?
The Life and Loves of Gringo Greene explores the pain and confusion of love, sex, domestic violence, and unrequited love, amid personal relationships that crash and burn to nothing.
But ultimately where is Gringo Greene heading? Toward his defining days, as he describes them, that's where, just like all the rest of us.
The Life and Loves of Gringo Greene may remind you of once you once had... of what is truly valuable... and just maybe... of what you still seek.
In her absence he dives into a series of frantic affairs that will change his life forever, but can he find happiness and contentment, and more to the point, will he ever be able to forget her?
The Life and Loves of Gringo Greene explores the pain and confusion of love, sex, domestic violence, and unrequited love, amid personal relationships that crash and burn to nothing.
But ultimately where is Gringo Greene heading? Toward his defining days, as he describes them, that's where, just like all the rest of us.
The Life and Loves of Gringo Greene may remind you of once you once had... of what is truly valuable... and just maybe... of what you still seek.
476 pages, Paperback
First published January 7, 2013
9 people want to read
About the author
David Carter
37 books15 followersI have been writing for longer than I care to remember, both fiction and non fiction, and started out by writing business articles and columns.
The reason I write is because I enjoy it. It is as simple as that. If other people happen to enjoy the results then that is a huge buzz, and a great encouragement to write some more!!
At the moment I am concentrating on my Chester based detective, Inspector Walter Darriteau, (see The Murder Diaries and The Sound of Sirens) and my philandering man, Gringo Greene - (see The Life and Loves of Gringo Greene) though the truth is that, like many other writers, I always have several projects under way at any one time.
Thank you for visiting my page and I hope you like at least some of my stuff.
Have fun,
David C.
The reason I write is because I enjoy it. It is as simple as that. If other people happen to enjoy the results then that is a huge buzz, and a great encouragement to write some more!!
At the moment I am concentrating on my Chester based detective, Inspector Walter Darriteau, (see The Murder Diaries and The Sound of Sirens) and my philandering man, Gringo Greene - (see The Life and Loves of Gringo Greene) though the truth is that, like many other writers, I always have several projects under way at any one time.
Thank you for visiting my page and I hope you like at least some of my stuff.
Have fun,
David C.
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May 3, 2018
This is a real life experience read that will have you laughing and feeling the emotions. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
December 27, 2013
David Carter: The Life and Loves of Gringo Greene
David Carter sits very comfortably with this change of genre which is only to be expected from this highly observant, quick-witted, intelligent author whose sense of humour well permeates this particular work of modern fiction. The protagonist, Gringo Greene is a well constructed, thoroughly believable, egocentric testosterone-driven character with only one thing on his mind; particularly since the departure of Glenda Martin from his workplace, Dryden Engineering. To compensate, he plots, plans, connives, never missing an opportunity to consecutively manipulate all manner of females of varying ages into his bed on a Saturday night.
Of course Gringo Greene is a bit of a catch with that well manicured moustache and for the most part he doesn’t have too much difficulty getting his way. Yes, he’s certainly a good-looking guy who takes great pride in his appearance and for the pleasure of his company which is nearly always designed to include the ultimate experience, Gringo Greene expects his ladies to do likewise. Three strikes and they’re out if they don’t conform to his very strict dressing requirements.
Carter paints a highly entertaining scenario with contrasting characters constantly in and out of Gringo Greene’s life. From one overly large Brenda Hodges, last reserve, through a series of long-fancied, desirable work colleagues to others he’s chanced along the way, often more mature, a bit more savvy, a better match for him, Of course Gringo Greene is the prize catch, for whom of those well succumbed to his charms wouldn’t want him for their husband? Marriage? Oh no, not for him! Not for Gringo Greene, he’s as slippery as a satin slip slid to the bedroom floor. However as the story progresses one’s wondering if he hasn’t been just a bit too clever and taken on more than he can chew, for some of his lovers appear to be quietly outwitting him.
I have to say I’ve never had so much fun finding out! Carter has shown his true talent in the writing of this book. In its easy style it simply bounces along, every page sheer entertainment, compulsively turned but at the same time I found myself grateful for the sheer length of this chunky, fun-filled book because I never wanted to reach the end. I feel sure readers will be hankering after a sequel, or a prequel as Carter puts it and I hope the author will oblige.
From the start the reader readily engages with the characters, the context, the setting, the story. With its low-key running plot gradually stepping up as the story progresses, Carter has the balance just right as he allows no distraction from each of Gringo’s lover’s own tales. This has got to be one of the most fascinating books I’ve ever read, for Carter has the knack of placing the reader in the thick of it. One is hardly aware one is reading, the experience of interacting with the characters is strangely powerful, and I read this with the ease of watching a film.
I congratulate David Carter on this work for it takes a very clever author to be able to hold the reader’s fascination continuously in this way. He has created s superb male ‘slick-lit’ character in Gringo Greene and the work has much to commend it. Within its genre, it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read and it goes without saying I highly recommend it, without reservation.
ISBN: 9781481121460
Publisher: TrackerDog Media 2013
Reviewer: Margaret Henderson Smith
Copyright - all rights reserved
David Carter sits very comfortably with this change of genre which is only to be expected from this highly observant, quick-witted, intelligent author whose sense of humour well permeates this particular work of modern fiction. The protagonist, Gringo Greene is a well constructed, thoroughly believable, egocentric testosterone-driven character with only one thing on his mind; particularly since the departure of Glenda Martin from his workplace, Dryden Engineering. To compensate, he plots, plans, connives, never missing an opportunity to consecutively manipulate all manner of females of varying ages into his bed on a Saturday night.
Of course Gringo Greene is a bit of a catch with that well manicured moustache and for the most part he doesn’t have too much difficulty getting his way. Yes, he’s certainly a good-looking guy who takes great pride in his appearance and for the pleasure of his company which is nearly always designed to include the ultimate experience, Gringo Greene expects his ladies to do likewise. Three strikes and they’re out if they don’t conform to his very strict dressing requirements.
Carter paints a highly entertaining scenario with contrasting characters constantly in and out of Gringo Greene’s life. From one overly large Brenda Hodges, last reserve, through a series of long-fancied, desirable work colleagues to others he’s chanced along the way, often more mature, a bit more savvy, a better match for him, Of course Gringo Greene is the prize catch, for whom of those well succumbed to his charms wouldn’t want him for their husband? Marriage? Oh no, not for him! Not for Gringo Greene, he’s as slippery as a satin slip slid to the bedroom floor. However as the story progresses one’s wondering if he hasn’t been just a bit too clever and taken on more than he can chew, for some of his lovers appear to be quietly outwitting him.
I have to say I’ve never had so much fun finding out! Carter has shown his true talent in the writing of this book. In its easy style it simply bounces along, every page sheer entertainment, compulsively turned but at the same time I found myself grateful for the sheer length of this chunky, fun-filled book because I never wanted to reach the end. I feel sure readers will be hankering after a sequel, or a prequel as Carter puts it and I hope the author will oblige.
From the start the reader readily engages with the characters, the context, the setting, the story. With its low-key running plot gradually stepping up as the story progresses, Carter has the balance just right as he allows no distraction from each of Gringo’s lover’s own tales. This has got to be one of the most fascinating books I’ve ever read, for Carter has the knack of placing the reader in the thick of it. One is hardly aware one is reading, the experience of interacting with the characters is strangely powerful, and I read this with the ease of watching a film.
I congratulate David Carter on this work for it takes a very clever author to be able to hold the reader’s fascination continuously in this way. He has created s superb male ‘slick-lit’ character in Gringo Greene and the work has much to commend it. Within its genre, it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read and it goes without saying I highly recommend it, without reservation.
ISBN: 9781481121460
Publisher: TrackerDog Media 2013
Reviewer: Margaret Henderson Smith
Copyright - all rights reserved
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