The Soloist: Part 2 (Chapter 13)

So you know, this book is separated into three parts, and it seems to be part one is information so you have an understanding of the situation they are trying to embrace and also the introduction to story. I will touch more on this in my overall review of the book. During these chapters the book is totally steered towards the poverty and problems faced in Skid Row. I chose to cover just these two chapters because it’s when the mayor asks Steve if he can come with him to Skid Row to live it first hand. The mayor sees what horrific problems are faced only a block away from the Town Hall, such as the many crack heads, prostitution, and unsanitary living conditions. The mayor then tells Steve he had no idea it was this bad, and guarantees 50 million dollars to Skid Row to fix housing problems and to clean up the streets. However Steve is happy the mayor wishes to do this, but knows it won't help his friend Nathaniel.