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Summary: Best Book I've ever read
Review: I don't like to read but my frat brother gave me this book and i read it in less than 3 days. Easy to read, very enjoyable and the best book I've ever read. Pick it up you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: * * SHOUT IT OUT! THIS BOOK IS FOR REAL * *
Review: I finished this book in less than a day. It sure does not leave anything at ALL to the imagination and lays the story out for all those who would care to read it! I also recommend PSEUDO COOL for another powerful and mostly different read about the lives of African Americans! Goines' novels are about the toughness of life--and this one presents it in no uncertain terms!
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: I have read all of Donald Goines' books, this one is by far my FAVORITE. The first time I read this book I was very young, at that time it was exciting because I knew that I shouldn't have been reading the book in the first place. (Kinda like sneaking and listening to Richard Pryor records when no one was around) I was amazed with the fast pace of the book and all of the underhandedness of the main character.Once I got older I was able to appreciate the author's writing style. In all my years of reading I have never read anything that was as clear and concise as Mr. Goines' novels. His writing is so clear, its like you are apart of the story. Almost like the story is unfolding right before your very eyes. Not only do you feel as though you know each of the characters, you get a sense of familiarity of the surroundings. I have never been to Detroit MI, a day in my life. But I can envision each scene, each street corner, each alley and every building that was mentioned in this book. I must say that not all writers have the capability of great story telling, nor do all writers have the capability of good writing style, well Mr. Goines had both. This generations of writers seem to be patterning after the same style of writing and the same story line. Every once in a while we should step back in time and take a look at something original. Read something from someone with ingenuity and originality, someone who definitely had a flare for writing. And from a writer who wasn't afraid of telling his story the way he wanted it told. Maybe I am a little prejuiced, but damn that man could write !!!!!
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Summary: Great poignant writing that shows the truths of this society
Review: I just read Whoreson like a week ago and could not put it down. Although some think that Goines is a bit harsh in his writings I think that he chose his words carefully. There were many times throughout the book where he could have been more harsh. I've never read a book that captures the life that I saw and still see in the ghettos of Nashville. You can't live outside the ghetto and completely understand this book cause alot of things are just understood as ghetto rules and he doesn't explain them.In the year of our Lord 2350(or just many years from now)Goines' work will be studied like Shakespeare.
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Summary: a little grimey at times ......... but good
Review: i just recently discovered DONALD GOINES, i have so far read about 4 of his books and i like him, he kept it real and his books are easy to follow, its grimey and street slick but i like that so i enjoyed this book and plan to read more of his novels in the future !
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Summary: $$Pimpin isnt dead after all.....
Review: I loved the book. It really relates to modern day livin in the "ghetto" and all ages(teens&adults) can read and totally understand the mood and charectors.he really has good way of describing the scene and enviornment.
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Summary: Great read
Review: I read this book about 3 years ago and I still remember how good it was. This was the first book that I have read written by Mr. Goines and it certainly won't be my last!
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Summary: Donald Goines-Excellent Writer
Review: I read this book when I was 13 years old. I was so impressed with this book that I read his entire collection of writings.
I am now an adult and have encouraged my teenage children to read them as well. All of his writings are highly recommended. It will make you cry and laugh and I guarantee that you will not be able to put them down.
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Summary: What a book!
Review: I started reading this book and could not put it down! Whoreson is something else! He had me shaking my head, laughing and crying. This book is a five star book no doubt! I loved it! He open my eyes to a whole new world of pimps, hustlers, and prositutes. GET THIS BOOK!
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Summary: THIS BOOK HIT HEARTS AND HOMES.
Review: I was young when I started reading Donald Goines' novels. Being from Detroit,I could relate and identify with the stories. Even though I was young, I saw a lot drugs,drug addicts and violence on the streets. Some of this is what he was saying. Well, alot of this was what he was saying. This is the reason why I say that all of his stories seem to hit home. The reason why I say that his stories hit hearts is because the truth is there. Even to this day,more and more of what was written in his novels are still accuring. More kids in this world are still being victimized,due to the lives that their parents,who are on drugs, are subjecting them to. I have read several of Donald Goines' novels. I must say "THANK YOU VERY MUCH". These novels helped me to be aware and to understand the world around me.
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