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Blow (G Unit Book)

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The old-head expression, 'No honor among thieves' has been placed in the archives. And although the verbiage has changed, the meaning and the repercussions are the same, and they are manifested in the intriguing new book, BLOW.

The key characters, Prince, Killa-E, Daddy-O and Danny, shared life in the projects as small-time hoods moving crack cocaine while working for the neighborhood drug lord Diego. Prince is impatient, he wants to be elevated now, but he needs his own 'connect'. When he stumbles onto a major heroine sponsor, the effect is spontaneous and fatal. In a short, Prince is suddenly the man, he and his crew are tight because of history, loyalty, and love. But, he realizes morphing from a foot soldier to taking the reins will alienate many and draw lines in the sand.

Diego does not smile on Prince for pitching a tent on his turf. Diego throws down the gauntlet and Prince retaliates, he cannot afford to lose points in the hood. Prince's infant empire starts to dip when he learns one of his crew is airing him out, not everyone is down for hustling, and he is almost sprung over a woman who has her own vial of drama. Betrayal and then murder precede a drug war, when 'five-o' cracks down, Prince is caught between old and new drugs, and is is shocked at who would betray him.

BLOW is a fast-paced, gritty tale of drugs and deceit, but also of finding your place. This is not my first read by K'wan so I was not surprised that the story possessed an aura of raw authenticity. I was impressed that K'wan and '50' captured the scenes and vernacular from urban street life, and still articulated in a manner that kept readers on point. The ending is climatic and moving.

Reviewed by aNN
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

In Blow, you are introduced to Prince and Daddy-O, two local drug dealers in there twenties that have the projects on lock...but under the firm hand of Diego. In this game, Diego (and his crew of Puerto Rican/Spanish soldiers) feel as though blacks don't have what it takes to be leaders in the drug game. He'll let you eat at his table, but he'd be damned if you have but so much power on his team. Prince, after having proven himself to be down for whatever, wants a piece of the pie but Diego is not budging. It's not until he meets a young girl at a club on a miscellanious night out that he gets the break he's been looking for, BLOW. On the other hand, nothing goes down in the hood without Diego knowing about it, so any moves Prince makes is on radar. On top of all that, the lil shawty that he's dealing with is in over her head, and that turns into a bad situation as well. So how does it turn out for him in the end?

K'wan weaved and intriging tale, of drugs, lies, and deceit that will have you wondering who you can trust. Best believe when the law came knockin', those same dudes that were supposed to be down for Prince starting singin' letting you know you can't trust ANYBODY in the game. Blow is an excellent addition to the G-Unit series, and is definitely a must read for 2007.

THE BOOK COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER IF THE INTERESTING PART OF THE STORY DIDN'T START UNTIL CHAPTER 4 BY THEN I WAS BORED WITH THE BOOK BUT BECAUSE I PAYED FOR IT I HAD TO FINISH IT.

Kwan comes through once again, this time via G-Unit/Pocket Books. Although familiar with this author's work, I was a bit apprehensive as the two prior G-Unit books I've read were disappointing to say the least. I was pleased to find that finally, one of these books was actually a complete story and successfully represented the synopsis on the back cover.

As usual Kwan introduces us to a host of characters and gives each of them meaning as they are tied into the storyline. He starts off with a prologue that makes you contemplate how the characters ended up in their current situation, and then brings you back six months to walk you through the turn of events. Though the story of a faithful foot soldier seeking to spread his wings and make a name for himself is nothing new to the world of urban fiction, it is to be respected when depicted with realism and perspicacity.

It is a good feeling to pick up a book and have your expectations met. Many times authors deviate from their original writing style to accommodate a publisher, co-writer or other. I can genuinely say that Kwan stayed true to form when he penned this. Regardless of the terms laid out, he has shown consistency in his work over time.

-Englishruler
ARC Book Club Inc
Star Rating: 4 Stars

I like this book, it keeps you reading. This book had me feeling like if I put it down I was missing something. I highly doubt that you will be let down by this book. I have read all the G-Unit books up to date with the exception of the one done by relentless Aaron and thats because I finished this book and started reading another book by Noire. Like the rest its G-Unit counterparts its filled with drugs money love and tons of violence. It keeps you wanting to know things like what will happen to Prince and will they find out who's the rat. Its very intresting to see how this fight for power & supremecy plays out to the grueling end. Have fun reading! You wont be mad you spent your $$$ on this one.

Blow was the tale of a group of friends trying to be hood rich. Prince, Daddy-O, Stone, Stick's, Killa-E and Danny grew up in the project working for a New York Kingpin Diego who is very selfish when it comes to him sharing the fruits of these mens labor. Prince Decides he wants more and he go to Diego out of respect but he turns him down. Prince lucks up on a good Heroin connect and decides since Diego wont help him to advance he will do it hisself. He buts all of his boys down overnight he goes from soldier to boss and the crew is suppose to be held together to loyalty and love. But as in any crew now a days when your back is against the wall were does your loyalty lie. Prince learns the hard way that not everyone is truly built to be a hustler and in any given moment some of them will turn there back on you.

I did not read the book myself. I purchased it as a gift for my homeboy in the pen. He said the book was just ok.

Blow was my introduction to my man 50 Cent's writing skills. The book was very good and was real as hell. Big up to 50. I plan on getting all the G-unit series.

Wow it seems to me anything 50 Cents writes is top of the line. Not only that he has the best authors helping him.

I enjoy all g unit books , i didnt know alot about blow so it was educational as well as entertaining , not my favorite g unit book , loved death before dishonor