Ben, a yuppie, and Chon, with Navy SEALs training, run a marijuana operation in the Laguna Beach area. But their Good Times come to an end when the Mexican Baja Cartel kidnap their lover, O (for Ophelia). The Mexicans threaten to cut O’s head off with a chainsaw if Ben and Chon don’t cooperate. You can guess the rest: Ben and Chon pretend to cooperate but secretly work to undermine the Cartel. Plenty of explosions of violence and gunplay. Don Winslow knows how to write action-packed thrillers and Savages delivers. Oliver Stone is going to be the director of the movie version. GRADE: B+
I used to read the adventures of Don Winslow in the comics and I’m gladto see him still active.
I like Winslow’s books but haven’t gotten to this one yet. Hope you’re having a great time! I posted my schedule for today (if I were there). Bet it’s not much like yours.
We’ve just been hanging out with the Meyersons, Criders, and Smiths, Rick. Tomorrow, there are a half dozen panels Diane and I want to attend. I’m really looking forward to the one on Caper Novels!
My Friday if-I-were-there schedule is now up.