Durango StreetWhen Rufus Henry gets out of work camp for Grand Theft Auto, he has only one place to go -- back to Durango Street. Almost right away, he gets on the wrong side of the Gassers, has to join the rival Moors -- and starts running for his life. Years ahead of its time, Durango Street, like The Outsiders, shows that gang violence is, sadly, nothing new -- and nothing glamorous. |
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... What's your agency do about that , if you're so good ? " " I try to find out what's wrong at home - what's wrong at school - what's wrong in general , that boys need a gang . The aim is to change your pattern of behavior . Because you ...
... What's your agency do about that , if you're so good ? " " I try to find out what's wrong at home - what's wrong at school - what's wrong in general , that boys need a gang . The aim is to change your pattern of behavior . Because you ...
Page 148
... What's he got in that bag , you reckon ? ” Idell asked . Rufus studied the redhead . “ Probably their football — going to get it autographed . " He was impressed with what a repulsive specimen the Gasser was . The laughing hyena of the ...
... What's he got in that bag , you reckon ? ” Idell asked . Rufus studied the redhead . “ Probably their football — going to get it autographed . " He was impressed with what a repulsive specimen the Gasser was . The laughing hyena of the ...
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... what's to prevent your laying for them at the dance ? " " You just said we'd have special cops . That's what . ” Alex toyed with his pencil , scrutinizing Rufus's face . " Mmm - hmm , " he said , thoughtfully . " I wouldn't snow you ...
... what's to prevent your laying for them at the dance ? " " You just said we'd have special cops . That's what . ” Alex toyed with his pencil , scrutinizing Rufus's face . " Mmm - hmm , " he said , thoughtfully . " I wouldn't snow you ...
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