For the Love of Money : A Novel

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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I read Flyy Girl, and I was so impressed. It reminded me of my younger days (not as promiscuous though). I couldn't put the book down. So when I saw "For the Love of Money" a sequel to Flyy Girl, I was excited. After reading the first couple of pages, I knew it was going to be a snoozer. Next time he should stick with what he knows, and obviously he does not know how to write a sequel.

Rating:
Summary: DISSAPOINTED...
Review: Well, I've waited for this book to come out... not to mention That I brought the book the day that it came out... i got up to page 19, i think... and i stopped reading the book... It was like Tracy's life was perfect, and she had everything she wanted... There were no obstacles to cross... it was just a waste of time writing this book. It seemed like everything came to tracy to quick, and everything came to her, she didn't have to go to it and NO BODY's Life is like that. It was like a fantasy Novel, and most of the people i know along with me like books where there are obstacles and problems. WHERE WAS THE PROBLEM!! I wouldnt even give this book a one, but i had no choice... Sorry Mr.Tyree... Maybe next time. Or maybe... I mean i had this book since the day it came out, and i didnt even find this book worth writing over... but i am bored... LOLZ...

Rating:
Summary: A waste of my time...
Review: When my roommate showed me this book on hardback at the store I was genuinely excited, but due to the price opted to wait until it came out onto paperback. I was glad I did. I had found Flyy Girl my sophomore year of college a pleasure to read. Although I did find Flyy Girl to be lacking genuine sincerity (maybe because it is written by a male on the female perspective) the sequel- For the love of Money was completely unbelievable and tortuous to read. I found it at my college bookstore on paper back and was glad I had waited to buy it then, rather on hardback because I am still angry I spent 15 dollars on it. This book was quite a disappointment. I didn't enjoy the poetry, which in my opinion was horrible. (I skipped the majority of them) and some poems just seemed to be stuck in there. I also didn't enjoy the dig at Jill Scott. The content of this novel was total B.S. Omar Tyree might've stumbled upon an interesting idea with this novel, in regards to its flashbacks, but the execution was poorly done and I had to force myself to read it. Throwing the book down on several occasion in disbelief and complete disgust. It was completely unbelievable. And I cannot stress that enough. I also agree with many of the reviewers as to why Tyree had to write himself into the book, it was totally unnecessary and came across very staged. I truly enjoyed Tyree's "A Do Right Man" for all those who haven't read it, I suggest going out and reading it, it is probably an example of his best work. And with that I would suggest he stick to writing from the male perspective. I found in Flyy Girl, Tracy dealing with situations/emotions that only a man could dream up. this is not to say that a man cannot write about a women or from a women's point of view but the one thing that saved Flyy Girl was the setting and the use of eighties slang. The sequel however lacked all of that charm. I would not recommend this book to anyone.

Rating:
Summary: Disappointed
Review: The first thing I want anyone whose reading this review to know is that Omar Tyree is an AMAZING writer. However, this is NOT the book to read if you are just forming an opinion of his talent. "For The Love Of Money" is not one of his best. I will go as far to say that it is probably THE worst novel by him I've read so far. After reading "Flyy Girl" This follow-up was very disappointing. I suggest if you really want to read this story you check it out of the library because you will feel your money was wasted if you buy it.

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Summary: For The Love Of Money
Review: I was introduced to Omar when I was a freshman at collge. At first I thought it was a little juvenile until I continued to read it. I loved Flyy Girl and had great expections for this book. It's been over three years since I read about Tracy and I was eagerly awaiting to hear about her current lifestyle. My best and I were so anxious to buy it the day it came out, but waited until we heard the reviews. Boy was I glad, I rented the book from the library and could barely get the first chapter. Then I listen to it on tape, just to give it another try. I thought listening to it while driving would get me past the first chapter. Tapes later, I still found the book to be boring and could complete it. I am sorry to say that the story was weak. I understood that Omar wanted to make a mature story geared to an older audience, but his way of going at it was not right.

Rating:
Summary: Not Impressed
Review: I'm less than half way through this book and I'd like to stop reading right here, but I'm anxious to see how much worse it gets. This is my first book by Omar Tyree and if this is an indication of his work, it will be my last. I think that as a man trying to write the character of Tracy, he has made her come off as spoiled, self-centered and bitchy. He obviously does not like her. In the real world, none of her "girlfriends" would have put up with her. They would have told her off, dropped her, or more likely, both. Thank goodness I did not buy this book but only borrowed it.

Rating:
Summary: BORING
Review: This was the most boring book I've ever read. The poetry was terrible. I know Omar Tyree could have done better than this. Flyy Girl was interesting so I just knew the sequel would be too. Boy was I wrong. Please save your money!

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Summary: loved it
Review: i loved the first book and loved this one...despite all the hateful reviewed, i bought and enjoyed this book. the growing process of the main character was written as a testimony. It was facing the harsh reality of being a successul black woman, and erased barrier between fiction and reality. It raised the consciousness on narrow minded and petty people. If you are looking for a tell like it is type of book this is the one to get.

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Summary: Very Disappointed Reader
Review: I was very anxious to read this book and neglected to read the reviews first before I bought. Needless to say, I agree with the majority of the reviews. This book was horrible. It had absolutly no plot, the poetry inserted after ever chapter was unnecessary. And why did Omar Tyree think it was necessary to make himself a character in the book. Totally unncessary. Tracy didn't grow as a person, like I thought she would. Instead she stayed a spoiled and needy person. I wish that I would have checked this book out at the library, instead of buying it.

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Summary: WASTE OF MONEY
Review: After reading Flyy Girl (which I think was really good) I could not wait to find out what happen to Tracy and the others. I started reading For the Love of Money more than one month ago and I am only on page 88. The writing was so poor that I had to go back a couple of times to be sure of what I had read. I don't usually like to put a book down before finishing it, but I could not even read this book while standing on a long line waiting for service. The more I read the I grew tired of this book. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.