The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley

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A masterful, moving novel about age, memory, and family from one of the true literary icons of our time. Ptolemy Grey is ninety-one years old and has been all but forgotten-by his family, his friends, even himself-as he sinks into a lonely dementia. His grand-nephew, Ptolemy's only... read more

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Ptolemy Grey: A 91-year-old black man.
Reggie: Ptolemy's great grandnephew.
Robyn Small: The almost-18 year old girl who comes to care for Ptolemy
Coydog: The older friend of the child Ptolemy--who is the greatest influence in his life.

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Los Angeles

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Hello?" the very, very old black man said into the receiver.

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Walter Mosley (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: RIVERHEAD BOOKS (PENGUIN)
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781594487729
Page Count: 277

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Dewey: 813.54

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