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|summary=''Quicksand'' is the second novel by Steve Toltz, who found major success with his first book, ''A Fraction of the Whole''. A funny, moving and original look at a friendship, ''Quicksand'' is an entertaining read, although the constant quips overpower the characters for much of the novel.
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Aldo and Liam have been friends since childhood. One, a criminal - the other, a once reluctant police officer and struggling writer. As Liam interviews Aldo about his life, we learn all about the history between the two men, and of the lives that have led them to this point.