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A novel by
jason quinn
On the surface, the novel Concrete Rainbow is the coming-of-age story of a troubled boy caught up in the horrors of drugs and crime. But underneath, it is a meditative study of human behavior, the nuances of cultural identity, and the effects of trauma and abuse on children in a callous society.
Juxtaposed with the lush and beautiful landscapes of Hawaii, Concrete Rainbow sheds light on the dark underbelly of Hawaii that locals experience every day—the parts that tourists rarely see.
“A phenomenal Manuscript by Jason Quinn about life as lived in the drug-ridden West Side of O’ahu. It is deep and it is breathtaking!”
— Roger Jellineck, Former Editor-in-Chief of New York Times Book Company
“The pace of the novel and the trials of the central character are relentless. It is an action-packed tale that doesn’t let up until its well deserved ending.”
—Lee Cataluna, Honolulu-Based Journalist and Award Winning Playwright