Flipping Boxcars

A Novel

De: Cedric The Entertainer

Narrado por: Cedric The Entertainer

Duración: 8 h y 23 m

Resumen del Editor

The first novel from one of the original Kings of Comedy, Cedric “The Entertainer,” an engaging and entertaining crime caper that is a valentine to close-knit black families and tightly woven communities struggling to get by during the Depression and World War II.

Babe is a charismatic and widely loved man, a gambler with a gift for gab that often gets him out of tricky situations. He’s also a dreamer, something he shares with his patient and loving wife, Rosie. They both yearn for financial stability and see the land they own as insurance for future generations. But when Babe and a few comrades enlist in a scheme that improbably falls apart, he endangers the little security the family has.

On the verge of losing everything, what’s a family man to do?

If you’re a gambler like Babe, you double down and risk it all for one big score—this time, a plan involving railroad boxcars.

Will Babe succeed? Will Rosie continue to support her husband? Are the Feds on to his make-or-break scheme?

Flipping Boxcars is Cedric “The Entertainer” at his most engaging best—a charming, fast-paced novel that pays homage to his beloved grandfather and a generation past, anchored by rich, multi-dimensional characters and oozing with irresistible charm.

©2023 Cedric The Entertainer (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

Let’s get a Part 2!!

Excellent story! Well written and well read! Can’t wait for a sequel! Characters were relatable and the story draws you in.

Realistic imaginative story

This story grabbed me from beginning to end. A story of hustle, love and family in a time when people of color struggled to survive. But made bonds and enjoyed one another. I’m would love to see this as a series or movie. Until then I hope there is a part 2!

The way the story pulled me in.

This book grabbed me from the first chapter. The characters were so well written, and the theme so compelling that it was hard to put the book down. Cannot wait until the next book Cedric!!

Beautifully depicted plot!

I loved this story as I could visualize and emerge, myself, and many of the characters. I hope and pray one day that this births into a movie form if that is what is in God’s plan.

The Deed Babe?!

I loved this simple yet interestingly intense story. I still want to know what happened when Tony turned around? Sequel? This was an easy entertaining read. I want more Ced...

Very pleased. Cedric let us have an entertaining b

Very pleased. Ceddy gave us an entertaining book read. Looking forward to the next installment. Hard to wait.

Kept me on the edge of my seat

This was a great story, exciting and full of adventure! It ended with a cliffhanger, so I hope there will be a sequel.

Excellent story

I loved the story but it was hard to follow Ced’s narration b/c his voice was the same for almost every character. For the next one, work on voice changes to make the narration easier to follow. ID LOVE TO SEE THIS AS A MOVIE on streaming.

Boxcars

Cedric did an exceptional job with this book. Mixing facts and fiction was great. Just goes to show that you may have not personally know part of the village but thru stories and family the village never dies. Good luck in all you do Cedric and definitely keep writing books and narrating.

Excellent Work!

Cedric Kyles is not just a gifted comedian and entertainer, but a talented writer as well. Who knew?! Even though the fictional story is based on a beloved family member, I hope that he finds other stories to tell. This was enjoyable from start to finish and his narration made it a wonderful treat.