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Summary: "Intriguing; you can feel the influence of Iceberg Slim."
Review: "This is a black classic. Much like the forefather of textbook pimping, namely Robert Beck (Iceberg Slim), Goines captures the essence of the game during that time frame. The language, the scenery, you can't beat it. Goines is purely genius."
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Summary: A "Must Read" Book!!!
Review: "Whoreson" is an authentic representation of life in the inner city. Donald Goines's characters are well depicted and thoroughly brought out. [You can almost see the charaters as you read the book.] The images are vivid and lifelike. [The book "explodes" with details.] And, the story flows from page to page. Donald Goines has an astounding ability to depict complex topics and issues in very plain prose. Spectacular!!
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Summary: It's cop, block, and lock!
Review: 'Whoreson' chronicles the life of Whoreson Jones. Yes that is his government name given to him by his mother Jesse, a prostitute. Raised by both his mother and Big Mama, Whoreson gets a crash course in the violent world of pimpin' and hustlin'. It's a way of life for him. With his knowledge of the game, will he play or be played?
Donald Goines does an excellent job drawing readers into this dark world. Gritty and RAW, Goines gives it to you as is. No sugar coating here. He is/was a masterful writer. We lost a great one!
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Summary: PIMPING'S WHERE IT IS....
Review: DANG!!!! Pimpin' is so hustling. I guess it was the first hustle but to have your mother name you according to conception then to teach you "The Art of Pimping!" I like how detailed this story was, and how he shows you each step he wasn't a master pimp he took steps. Donald Goines is a brilliant writer the best stories come from within.
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Summary: PIMPING'S WHERE IT IS....
Review: DANG!!!! Pimpin' is so hustling. I guess it was the first hustle but to have your mother name you according to conception then to teach you "The Art of Pimping!" I like how detailed this story was, and how he shows you each step he wasn't a master pimp he took steps. Donald Goines is a brilliant writer the best stories come from within.
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Summary: BRUTAL, GRITTY,REAL!!!
Review: Donalds early work "whoreson" is in my opinion not for the "faint at heart". This is brutal stuff MON! Extreamly exciting & violent tale of the life of a pimp grabs you from page#1 and it dont let go, great final message.
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Summary: America's #1 Best Selling Black Author
Review: First of all I would like to say Donald Goines is the best author out there. I first heard about him listening to Bay Area Mobb Music. Then when I was in Korea I was put on to him. This book Whoreson is excellent. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a good story to read. All of Donald Goines' books are true to life. Anyone can relate to them, especially minorites. I recommend all 16 of his book. They are all 5 stars.
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Summary: Real
Review: Goines has done it again. This book has to be the best of the his books. It really tells the truth ut pimp life. He does not cut any corners to describe the brutality of that life stlye. In anyone of goines books there in not a time where the end was good but at least in this noval I was able to think that after he was releaced from prison he would hook up with Janit. This should really be made a major-motion picture.
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Summary: Excellent Excellent Excellent; Surpassed my Expectations!
Review: Great book! I am into sociology and thought it would be nice to find out how a pimp's life is, or at least try to think like a pimp while reading a book by one. I bought "A Pimp's Rap" by Master Pimp, "PIMP" by Iceberg Slim, and of course this book, "Whoreson". Whoreson was wittier, more intelligent and deeper in the mind of the writer than the other two put together. Pimp, by Iceberg was pretty good too. Please don't buy "A Pimp's Rap" cause I read about 3 pages and realized that it had to be a fake, a joke, published to see if anyone would buy it. I mean it was just terrible!! Anyway, this (Whoreson)was a great book and if you are thinking of getting it, please do, I know you won't be disappointed. :) -I'm actually thinking of getting some of his other books too because he is an excellent writer with a good sense of humor and of the ironic.
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Summary: A Vivid Look Into the World of a Young Pimp
Review: I chose this book because a friend of mine recommended it to me. This was my first book by Donald Goines and I read it all in one day!!!!!!I opened this book and was sucked into the world of Whoreson,the half-white child of a prostitute. His story of the things that happened to him as he grew into a young pimp will be sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. His picture is vivid as you are taken on a journey through the poverty-stricken streets of the ghetto. I do not want to tell you the story and spoil it for you but I will say this: I GUARANTEE that you will enjoy this book and you will not want it to END. Do yourself a favor and purchase this book.
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