However all that said if you went into our warehouse all you would see is wall to wall Porsche cars of every color. I had owned a Porsche at first for about a year and a half. I made a profit on the sale. I bought a newer Porsche and drove it for 2 months and sold it at a bigger profit. I continued this business with only 1 car for a year then moved into 2 cars at a time. After around 2 years, I sold a guy who worked with an investment bank a car.
I had Porsche cars in stock that were not selling. I had guys that bought Porsche cars only 2 months earlier for 50 thousand plus trying to sell them back to me for half the price or even less.
I would have normally, but my bank that gave us the money to do this also pulled the plug. There was no more money and no more Porsche cars. This is one hell of a trip. What if artificial organs could be repossessed after someone falls behind on their payments, leaving the people dead on the floor?
This book is the stream of consciousness story of a bio-repo man who rose to the top of the bio-repossession business, only to fall victim to the same business.
It outlines his time in the military, his marriages, various repossession jobs, the works! One section This is one hell of a trip. One section our main character is talking about his second ex-wife; the next paragraph jumps back in time to his years in the military. The entire book reads this way; random jumps back and forth in time. Complete stream of consciousness. It was easy to put down when the main character was just rambling on about his past, but soon enough, something did happen, and with a little front story to balance the back story, the book picked up the pace.
I love the nonchalant way he views cutting people up, taking their liver, spleen, lungs or heart and leaving them dead…with a yellow repossession receipt on the body.
I especially like the passage when he describes a time when he repossessed an organ, only to find out that the guy actually did make the payment; a screwup with the paperwork resulted in a false repossession. The last half of the book kept me turning the pages; I had to know how the hell this situation could possibility wrap up. A much better ending than the movie adaptation delivered.
Oct 21, Renee rated it it was ok. I wasn't really impressed. It was a good concept, but there was so much time-jumping that it really distracted from the story. I got bored quickly with the seemingly unrelated stories from the past, and I just couldn't click well with the author's style of writing.
Obviously I wasn't the target audience for this book. Jan 12, Gareth Howells rated it it was ok. Didn't get on with this one. There was a machismo running through it that grated and a frequent digression that distracted the reader from the lack of a plot. Aug 21, Anna rated it really liked it Shelves: movie-vs-book.
Why do interesting books become generic boring movies? This book was almost nothing like the Jude Law flick, save for names of maybe 4 characters, and most barest of bones plot. Very very bare bones - artiforgs, Union, old school mate BFF.
Oh, and unlike the movie the book actually has a competent woman character! The story jumps around as our "hero" types out his lil diary - he remembers Army days, ex-wives and previous Bio-Repo jobs. Good way of fles Why do interesting books become generic boring movies? Good way of fleshing out character.
One giant info dump in first chapter wouldn't have cut it, non-linear really shines here. The idea of a thriving industry in manufactured organs with ridiculous features like MP3 player in a heart, or record-and-replay with choice of colors for a voicebox is surprisingly easy to dive into.
Not full 5 stars 'cause the Acknowledgements page promised The Tell-Tale Pancreas short story after it, and its not there. You lied to me book! Though it should make a good popcorn movie Feb 24, Eric rated it liked it. Definately formed with a screenplay in mind, but what I'm keen to know is how this book ties in with 'Repo: The Genetic Opera'. Note to self - pick up another book by this author to see if he can actually write well or if this was a fluke.
May 10, Mars rated it really liked it. It's a story as old as mankind - an artificial organ repo man is on the run from the very company he used to extract them for. It's a bit silly, and has some internal consistency issues, but is surprisingly entertaining. Jan 15, Antonia rated it liked it. I found this book quite slow, although that's probably just me. Probably wouldn't read it again but it's definately interesting I found this book quite slow, although that's probably just me.
Probably wouldn't read it again but it's definately interesting Feb 14, Deyth Banger rated it really liked it Shelves: read Nearly indestructible artificial organs, these wonders of metal and plastic are far more reliable and efficient than the cancer-prone lungs and fallible kidneys you were born with—and the Credit Union will be deli " The Repossession Mambo Currently Reading My rating: 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars[ 4 of 5 stars ]5 of 5 stars The Repossession Mambo by Eric Garcia 3.
But, of course, if you fall del Mar 08, Dave Carroll rated it liked it. After looking up the book I discovered that this was a convoluted project by Eric Garcia who penned both the screenplay and this book as a literary device. His intention was to create two unique works that reinforce but don't necessarily mirror one another. Like the movie, the story centers on Remy, a mast A job's a job I decided I had to give this book a shot after noticing it referenced in the Jude Law movie "Repo Men.
Like the movie, the story centers on Remy, a master repossession agent of the hottest product on the consumer market: artificial organs, known as artiforgs, and set in the not too distant future where credit companies now have a literal license to kill, because a contract is a contract.
Remy is one of the best in his business because he has absolutely no emotional response to what he's doing until circumstances put him in the shoes of the type of prey he routinely hunts. The book and the movie share most critical plot points but diverge enough to make both unique stories. High literature it ain't. But if you like dark, dystopian stories with a rye sense of humor.
The movie, though panned rather brutally, lap has its moments. Jan 07, Andreea rated it it was amazing. This book actually surprised me. It was waaaaay better than the movie, but I had Jude Law in mind while reading it, so there was something good out of that one.
The book presents an almost dystopian world, where few people die of natural causes. Most of them die because of other people, of these repo men that reposses the artificial organs from those who can't afford to pay them anymore. It was such an easy read, with past memories from the protagonist and action pacted scenes from the present. T This book actually surprised me.
The parts when he talks about his ways of escaping his ex-colleagues who recover organs for a living are trully exciting. His self is also remarcable! He is but a man who learned to remove his emotions from his everyday life, in order to continue to do what he was doing. I found it fascinating, his natural state of being so cinic about life in general. Loved the character! I would recommend this book to anybody who is not afraid to be afraid of what our world might become.
The main protagonist's cynical attitude with his job gets in the way of making him feel like a genuine character. Sometimes, it's difficult to reconcile his lack of empathy, especially with his detachment to his humanity when performing his repossessions, with his sober, conscious, and "type-writing" demeanor in the aftermath of his accident. I suppose that's how it is. So it goes, he did end up having a soul. Overall, it's an enjoyable read.
The narrative is non-linear and it can cause some conf The main protagonist's cynical attitude with his job gets in the way of making him feel like a genuine character.
The narrative is non-linear and it can cause some confusion as the story moves on. But, I think it's more important to figure out or make sense of the protagonist than have clear sight of the progression of the novel. Apr 25, Daniel rated it it was ok. This was a book that needed an editor. The story about a repo man who rips out artificial organs whose owners are behind in payment is all over the place, jumping around in time, pursuing a variety of subplots that go nowhere, and all in service to a protagonist who isn't especially sympathetic.
In an afterword the author makes clear that this was what he intended and that the movie connected with the book, "Repo Men," was developed at the same time. So he got what he wanted, but it wasn't ver This was a book that needed an editor. So he got what he wanted, but it wasn't very satisfying. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Suppressing a yawn or maybe two.
I give up on this book. The story is nice and the build up is good too. But too many back stories and telltales which I personally couldn't care even the slightest about, and that are no help for the main plot. A story that could have been told in 50 pages long, spread of about Why like this?
DNFed Suppressing a yawn or maybe two. This was fun in the snarky way I like. Surprised by the depth of character development in an otherwise breezy, throwaway style. Not a better story than the movie, given how the two were developed in parallel, just different.
This one ended on a more upbeat note. I liked the movie, the book was good. Non-remarkable action. Great story. The books are almost always better than the films, though.
This is the same, but the film and book are different, do seeing the film won't spoil your read. May 17, Bonjour rated it it was amazing. This man needs to get over his 5 ex-wives. Oct 11, Jessica Strider rated it really liked it. Pros: fascinating protagonist with very interesting life, great narrative style Cons: some crass scenes, light world-building The unnamed protagonist of Reposession Mambo republished as Repo Men is typing his memoirs on an old Underwood typewriter in an abandoned hotel.
Once a level five repo man, charged with repossessing the artificial organs of those who stopped making payments, for the Credit Union and others , he's now on the run, having his own artificial organ and unable to pay the extre Pros: fascinating protagonist with very interesting life, great narrative style Cons: some crass scenes, light world-building The unnamed protagonist of Reposession Mambo republished as Repo Men is typing his memoirs on an old Underwood typewriter in an abandoned hotel.
Once a level five repo man, charged with repossessing the artificial organs of those who stopped making payments, for the Credit Union and others , he's now on the run, having his own artificial organ and unable to pay the extremely high interest rates.
Despite being character driven I never found my interest lagging. The protagonist's life is so interesting, from his 5 ex-wives, to his job as a repo man, to his time in the military and friendship with Jake, it's a non-stop adventure.
He's a mix of contradictions. He's described by a therapist at one point as having a great capacity for love, but each of his ex's call him a bastard. He's not a cold hard killer, but has no problem ripping out someone's liver or heart, despite knowing the person's going to die because of his actions. There's a brief mention of him repossessing children's organs, but no description for which I'm thankful. Perhaps the author realized that heading in that direction would destroy any sympathy the protagonist otherwise gains.
And he does gain some. He's somehow a likable guy, despite the work he does. The narrative is disjointed, jumping from time to time, keeping you on your toes trying to figure out what's happening and why he's now on the run. Within that jumbled framework, comes a fairly linear life story, from highschool through military life, joining the Credit Union and all his wives along the way. Even the present day story is fascinating, with everything he knows about repo men giving him a better chance at survival.
The mystery of why he's on the run is quite compelling. As for the negatives, the story is crass at times. His first wife's a prostitute and there's a lot of sex humour though no eroticism or graphic descriptions. It's not on the level of, say, Porky's style humour, but it is highschool style crass humour at times. While I'm not a fan of that kind of writing, it did fit the book and character and wasn't overdone.
The world-building is very light. You're only told about what the protagonist finds interesting, namely his life. He's quite self-centered and focused in that respect. There's some information about how the organ shops got started and the high interest rates that keep people's names on his pink slips, but not as much about this new world as I'd have liked given the interesting premise of the book.
The ending I'm still not sure how I feel about it. Big nuts. When names is on a motherfuckin' board I want to see my name at the top of that motherfucker and next to it, it need to say "Winner". Maybe next month, huh? Man, fuck next month, Simeon.
What about today? I-I demand a retrial. Today is nothing, just a bike. Hasn't made a payment at all. Some kid at Vespucci Beach. His name is Esteban Jimenez. Is he in a gang? Curiously enough, I did not inquire when he bought the bike. We got work to do, err Employee of the Month. Man, fuck you, and come on. Franklin and Lamar leave the showroom and enter a car. What we waiting for?
Magellan Ave. Vespucci Beach. Hey, wasn't that motherfucker who took the bike that ese - Vagos dude? With the tattoo on his face and shit? Yeah, that was him. Fuck, homie, I don't want no unnecessary bullshit here, alright? There's a reason Simeon pays a couple of mean looking motherfuckers to come repo this shit.
We ain't girl scouts. In your case, I ain't so sure about that. Of course this dude real. Who else is gonna have the required surplus of paper, and deficiency of brain cells? He just put a dub down on this bike. Twenty Gs? With a three G note!
Man, that motherfucker must be tricked out, dog. Man, this whole setup designed to take drug money. Alright, man, look, we go in quiet. In and out, no fuckin' drama. I'll try, homie. But I'm one loud, dramatic, brash, crazy, greedy, shoot a motherfucker in the back type motherfucker. That's right, homie. The bike should be in one of the lockups down here. Franklin and Lamar jump the fence of the complex, and walk down the alleyway.
A drunken man stumbles out into the alley from an opened garage. Crazy Guy:. I think this crazy motherfucker want something. Away, away, away from me! Zapho agents! Yeah, you thought I was gonna hit yo' bitch-ass huh? A Bison with gang members inside approaches, then drives past the two. Shit man, play it cool. Keep it moving, bitch.
Man, I don't like this shit one bit. Hey, look, let's keep it smooth, homie. Man, what exactly did I do in a past life to deserve your stupid ass? This a routine lick, dog. Do them Vagos look routine? This is Shady Ass Alley! Shit, we in Vespucci Beach. We on the wrong side of Vespucci Beach. You should know, a block makes a difference. Eh, eh, eh, hold up. Got to be in one of these motherfuckers.
Franklin and Lamar search the lockups, and find nothing. Man, ain't this 'bout a bitch? Ain't no motherfucking bike in here, man. A pair of Vagos walk up to Franklin and Lamar. Vagos Member Hola, amigos! Hola, ese. Oh, we just saw you tryin' to creep up in here, man. You saw this, motherfucker? Oh, shit! Lamar shoots the Vagos member in the chest, killing him. Eh, come on down, everybody! Come on down! The other Vagos member runs off, and both parties prepare themselves for the ensuing gun fight.
Lamar slides a Pistol to Franklin. I would have just gotten my ass beat over a fucking gun fight. The two begin to fight the Vagos, moving down the alley. Find your bitch-ass some cover. They continue fighting the Vagos. Franklin may shoot a nearby canister, potentially destroying scaffolding above Lamar and wiping out several Vagos members. We got to move! During the shootout, a group of Vagos attempt to flee in a Penumbra but crash, leaving a trail of petrol.
Franklin may ignite it, blowing the car up. The Vagos are done. You still breathing, homie? Yeah, barely, homie. Shit, we gotta get the fuck away from this shit. Man, we only came here for a bike.
The two spot Esteban Jimenez on the motorcycle , fleeing the scene. And there the motherfucker is right there. Franklin and Lamar climb back over the fence, and get in a car in pursuit of the bike owner. You crazy motherfucker. Why we have to pop all them people? You was there too. Yeah, but you started this shit, stupid. The duo eventually intercept Jimenez and then part ways, with Franklin taking the motorcycle.
Take the bike and meet me at the car wash around the way. Franklin rides over to the car wash , where Lamar is on his phone waiting for him. Man, I can't hang with yo' ass for a while, bro. You a psychopath! Lamar jumps onto the bike and rides away.
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