Block Party

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Summary: Fighting for Power.
Review: This is the second book from this author Al-saadiq Banks and also the sequel to the first book "No Exit" which I also read. I thought this book "Block Party" would have continued from the frist book but there was no mention of the characters from "No Exit". I was very disappointed because I was looking forward to a conclusion.
However the story was very good with some likeable characters Mr Banks has a way of writing that makes you feel like you are watching a movie. The story is told thru Cashmere the main character who just spent seven years in prison where he got married. He is now back out on the streets where he used to sell his drugs and he is looking to take control and become the big kinpin. But this proves to be harder then he thought it would be. The streets are now controlled by the younger generation who play the game of death and will kill you if you look at them too hard! These boys laugh in Cashmere's face and call him an "old timer" but Cashmere is determind to be on top.
Only one thing is eating his mind up... he promised his wife that he would give up the drug game and go straight. Follow Cashmere and his side kick Slim as he tries to gain control of the streets and demand respect.

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Summary: That kid from Newark again....
Review: This was an excellent book! I thought the first book was good but this book, Block Party, WOW!The author made you feel as if you were a part of the story because of his excellent descriptions and details. A lot of brothers in the prison system should read this book because of the fact they think they are going to come home and accomplish the same thing. The young boys who are in control now play by a different set of rules. The author depicts this previous mentioned situation in a very serious way and it gives people on the outside a better view of the streets. This author truely has the street book crown!!!!!