The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey: A Novel by Walter Mosley (Epub)

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Soon to be an Apple Plus series starring Samuel L. Jackson, a masterful, moving novel about age, memory, and family from one of the true literary icons of our time.Marooned in an apartment that overflows with mementos from the past, 91-year-old Ptolemy Grey is all but forgotten by his family and the world. But when an unexpected opportunity arrives, everything changes for Ptolemy in ways as shocking and unanticipated as they are poignant and profound.

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: About the Author Walter Mosley is one of America’s most celebrated, beloved, and bestselling writers. His books have been translated into at least twenty-one languages, and have won numerous awards. Born in Los Angeles, Mosley lives in New York City.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐I didn’t want to stop reading! An absolutely well written story that will resonate with every reader. There’s more to this story than Ptolemy’s failing memory. It’s a story about the true nature of family, friendship, love, and trust. There’s the deal he makes with the “devil”, as he puts it, so he can have one last chance to right the wrong. Walter Mosley’s characters are someone you know. Well written! Well done!

⭐This is my current favorite book, and having read only The Man in My Basement and now this book, Mosley is my current favorite author.While not certainly as old as Grey, I grapple with the same issues or death and aging. His condition is secondary, I think, to the story of salvation told here. It is a redemptive story, and we all need to be redeemed in some way.Theological without theology; this is the story of a man seeking to fully know himself and his fate. And become a savior for others. He is past caring about his fate, but wants to understand and help others, particularly his family. Pressing fading memories into a coherent whole is just part of that goal. It isn’t only dementia that makes that difficult; it’s metaphorically difficult for all of us: what is our place in the universe. Did we contribute anything? Were we contrite and strong at the right times?Mosley’s work is pretty fabulous, I think.

⭐Interest in this book was as a result of the film being made starring Samuel Jackson. Such a well told story of humanity filled with emotions of joy and sadness as the young cared for the old. Dementia seems to be increasing in our present day society. Mr. Mosley does a great job of painting the picture of what may be going on in the minds of those living with memory loss. It was heart warming to see the relationship of Mr. Grey and Robin develop. They both were what the other needed. Was also a story of basic humanity, seeing someone in need and rising to the occasion to assist without expecting something in return.Skip the movie and enjoy the book.

⭐I listened to this book many years ago and still think of it often. I strongly advise listening as it is beautifully read. The characters, both harsh and deeply tender are unforgettable and real. In an audiobook, we hear what Ptolmey hears, mismatched bits of the outside world on his radio and TV mixing with the reality he fights to remember to do the one thing which before he dies, he must do. The plot is compelling and emotional. We care deeply about this man and hope to be as good as Robyn somewhere in our own lives.

⭐Walter Mosley is one of my absolute favorite writers. However, this is the first book I’ve read of his that made me cry several times. Mosley’s description of what a mind experiencing that kind of mental decline felt so real and so possible. It gave me an insight and increased empathy for those going through dementia. I loved the story with all of its character interactions. The stealing and entitled nephew, the large and intimidating crack head, the failure of his niece, the heroine teenager and Ptolemy himself kept me reading for hours. I loved the idea of a potion that brings clarity, even if it came with the devil. So much was cleared up in Ptolemy’s life during that brief time, so much that needed cleaning up and rectifying.The characters were rich and interesting. They grew throughout the book so that the reader could have a good sense of who they really were.I love Easy Rawlings, Fearless Jones, and especially Paris Minton but they never moved me with such emotion. Only Ptolemy, of Mosley’s characters, through the descriptive and heart rendering writing I was moved to tears, anger, defensiveness and wanting more.

⭐The book itself was a very good read. I’ve been a fan of Walter Mosley’s since I read my first book authored by him Gone Fishing or was it Always Outnumbered. Anyway when ordering the book I was given the option to order a new or used copy. I chose new and it looked new until I opened the book and it appears to have once belonged to Nancy and I’m assuming it just might have been autographed which would have been great if my name was also Nancy. There is also what appears to maybe be a large paw print on the back of the dust cover. Once again it’s a good read. But I paid for new but got Nancy’s well kept copy.

⭐When I bought this book, I thought I’d gotten a murder mystery with an old man acting as detective. Now that I’ve read it, I think the story would be better characterized as a reverse coming-of-age story — how an old man regains his vitality in order to define and establish his family legacy. Ptolemy, the old man’s name, is the first thing that struck me. How do you pronounce it, and why did the author select it? A quick glance at Wikipedia reveals that the “P” is silent and the first Ptolemy began an Egyptian dynasty that ended with Cleopatra. Additionally, a Ptolemaic view of the universe argues that the earth is the center of the solar system. Perfect! This book is the story of Ptolemy Usher Grey’s dynasty.The book begins with Ptolemy in his filthy, cluttered apartment. He can’t even open the bathroom door because it’s blocked with junk. His apartment reeks. His TV and radio blare all day and night. Danger looms outside. A dope fiend regularly mugs him when he ventures outside his apartment. Ptolemy’s thoughts and memories are like his apartment. This story is about how he gets both back in order for his family.

⭐This has to be the most sensitively written, most tender and wonderful books I have ever read. Essentially a love story between a 17 year old girl and a 99 year old man with dementia. And a revolutionary act long ago that leads to a mission and a generosity to change lives. Mosley observes and feels most keenly. I love it.

⭐Finished in one weekend.Loved it.

⭐good price, great read – Mosley is addictive

⭐In the beginning everything stinks! But eventually, it all clears up And goes straight to the heart.

⭐Great book.

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