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The Melting Pot [Kindle Edition]

Martin Cororan
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Corderro is a city on the brink of collapse. Since its violent inception at the hands of Spanish conquistadors countless generations have borne witness to a cyclical repetition of bloodshed and misfortune. Many of its inhabitants believe the city to be cursed, and refer to it simply as ‘The Melting Pot’ – a churning cauldron into which all are eventually consumed.

In present day its streets are in the grip of civil war. Crime is rife, government sponsored abductions are commonplace and revolutionary fervour has been awakened.

Against this backdrop a cast of smugglers and Samaritans, dictators and politicians, collude with and conspire against one another, each acutely aware that, in The Melting Pot, events always come back to haunt you.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 802 KB
  • Print Length: 388 pages
  • Publisher: Martin Cororan; 2 edition (8 Jan 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B006VDKT6A
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #339,632 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot Pot 12 Oct 2007
By Gannon TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The first work by a talented British author. His details the rise and fall of a fictional rogue South American principality, and the events that formed her.

His world is immaculately conceived, no detail left undiscovered yet never too much. His characters from the birth of the province to its latter day demise are vivid, identifiable, believable, based in reality and truth, engaging, memorable and sympathetic.

Several story threads slowly twine themselves together à la Tarantino but this is a much more understated work than those of his. His tempo is considered and he builds into crescendo and release, much like the turbulent nature of The Melting Pot's history.

All elements come together satisfactarily and we are left as I imagine Cororan was as the book's completion, content but a little sad to see his world draw to a close. It doesn't all end happily for the protaganists and not all the baddies get what they're due - but then when do they?

Very accomplished fiction from a promising talent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top Read 11 Jun 2007
By krioto
Format:Paperback
This book is a real page-turner - I read it in a couple of long sittings and thoroughly enjoyed it; couldn't put it down.

Cororan has created a seething, volatile environment for his characters - the city itself is alive, and has a turbulent, violent history. The great dialogue keeps the narrative moving, sometimes funny, brutal, yet always gripping.

Great, solid debut from this promising young English author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book! 7 Feb 2008
Format:Paperback
The Melting Pot is a gripping read that quickly draws you in. There are moments of genius in the plot, with simple ideas being used to great effect and moments of startling wit. The book involves a fascinating mix of characters - some more likable than others! The descriptions of Corderro itself are highly evocative of South America and Spain, and the historical background that Cororan created for the city is one of the highlights of the book. The ending is poignant, bold and very effective. I highly recommend this book.
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