The Vulture and the Nigger Factory

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Summary: Politcal and Poetic
Review: Even though I have heard the name, Gil Scott-Heron, I never thought about reading anything other than his poetry. But these two works are well worth reading.
The first novel, The Vulture, captured me and had me searching to find the truth. On the other hand, I could not ignore the politcal and social messages that ran throughout the work. The struggle between right, wrong, and survival was ever present. The story was great and I was totally shock at the end. The search for "Who killed John Lee?" sometimes got lost in other the other stories but I was always brought back to that main question. So in the end, I must say, job well done.
The second work, The Nigger Factory, hit me very close to home. With many family members (as well as myself) attending Black colleges I was draw in and connected with the characters and their need for change. The push and pull of those in power and those seeking change is some thing that I felt personally. Many of the descriptions made me think of my undergrad days. I could not help but laugh at the fact that some things never change.
Would I recommend these novels? YES. They are well worth your time.