Gorilla Black: A Novel
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (743 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0345500520 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 361 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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But sexy Starr, the girl he’s loved since childhood, can’t quite keep clean. His mother offers him little love but takes whatever cash Bilal can make to feed her alcohol-fueled life and the men she shares her bed with. As friends and foes alike drop dead in the fallout, a shocking truth is revealed, and Bilal’s last shred of innocence may be lost forever.. By becoming Richmond’s top cocaine kingpin, Bilal has all the money he could ever want, though he knows to steer clear of the powder himself. Instead of drugs and drink, Bilal devours Shakespeare, Langston Hughes, and the works of other poets, which he can recite verbatim. Their tumultuous relationship gets even rockier when Starr involves herself with the men who may have been responsible for Keon’s death. But when his beloved little brother, Keon
L. Charles said Mind opening and a slap of reality. Gorilla Black deals with authentic issues that surround the sales and use of street drugs. It takes you to a reality you might not want to face, but will hold your attention while feeding you the facts. Seven the author of this deep tale has touched on many subjects that we try to ign. One Star I was disappointed with this one.. SASSY SHAY said GOOD, GOOD, GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK, AT A LOT OF POINTSIN THE BOOK, THE AUTHOR TOOK ME BACK TO MY CHILD HOOD!!!! A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN I'M USE TO ,BUT IT WAS AN EXCELLENT READ!!!!! I'D RECCOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE!!!!
Seven makes a splashy debut with this gritty urban drama, the first in the Nikki Turner Presents series, that features plenty of hustle and an explosive climax. From Publishers Weekly Gorilla Black, né Bilal Cunningham, is born into the Richmond, Va., projects, but poverty does not stop him from becoming a voracious reader. . Equally at home quoting Shakespeare and selling cocaine, Gorilla Black has a number of crises to face, but none tougher than when a rival gang threatens his girl. His mother constantly puts him down, favoring her neglectful boyfriend over her son; Bilal finds love with Starr, the girl next door. (May)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved