I’m almost done with Blonde Faith, the new Walter Mosley — it’s an Easy Rawlins, not a Sexistential novel — and it strikes me again how unique his character names are. Easy (Ezekiel Rawlins) and Mouse (Raymond Alexander) are part of the mystery-lover vernacular by now, of course, but with supporting characters, Mosley likes to get a little out there. There’s Easy’s adopted kids, Jesus (”Juice”) and Feather, and so many more. For your consideration:
Joguye Cham
Chevette Johnson
Porky the Pimp
LaTerry Klegg
Easter Dawn Black
Christmas Black
Pericles Tarr
Saul Lynx
Hannibal Orr
Leafa Tarr
Gara Lemmon
Jackson Blue
Mel Marvel
Charles Mung
Tourmaline Goss
Faith Laneer
Let me be clear that I like his character names. Not like a guy named Keir could say anything, anyway.
Update: How could I forget Pretty Smart and Faith Neverman?
