A Life for a Life : A Novel

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Summary: Wow!
Review: This book is phenomenal. I am truly impressed by Ernest Hill and have kept my promise of getting all of his books because of that. This man has dialogue down as well as Langston Hughes, can tell a story better than Slick Rick (one of the most entertaining storytellers I've ever listened to), and always has an intriguing plot. I could've sat in the barbership all day and listened to those men argue, I wanted to hang out with the main character Outlaw, and...I just love everything about this story of a teenage boy trying to save his brother, his own life, and grant himself a future all with the obstacles of poverty, secrecy, trust, and danger lurking around every corner.

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Summary: Powerful heartfelt story
Review: This book should be required reading for all fathers and sons. I am neither...but it made a lasting impression even on me.

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Summary: A Life for a Life
Review: This book should be required reading for all fathers and sons. I am neither...but it made a lasting impression even on me.

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Summary: Very, very heartfelt.
Review: This story is the shining example of the success that can be achieved when one has the support and determination to right a wrong that he caused.

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Summary: Boring and Bland
Review: This was a book club selection. I am a librarian and was able to get the book from work and I am so glad that I did. If I had spent my hard-earned money on this book, I would have been very upset! The story had great potential but I found the "tough love" story line a little hard to believe and swallow. The story skipped large chunks of time and I found myself going "huh"? I could not make myself have any type of emotional attachment to these characters. This book just didn't do it for me at all.