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Blow (G Unit Book) [Kindle Edition]

50 Cent , K'wan
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Prince, Killa-E, Daddy-O, and Danny grew up together in the projects, moving crack and cocaine, and answering to Diego, the neighborhood drug lord. They were small-timers playing for low stakes - until Prince is introduced to a heroin connect. Overnight they go from soldiers to bosses, and their crew is held together by loyalty and love. But taking the reins of power comes at a high price. Now, with Diego at their back and a traitor in their midst, they find themselves between a kilo and a hard place, ready to spill blood to stay on top.

About the Author

K'wan emerged from a troubled youth to become one of the preeminent voices in contemporary fiction with his debut novel, Gangsta, the street lit classic and Essence magazine bestseller that has won international critical raves. His other acclaimed bestselling novels include Road Dawgz, Street Dreams, and Hood Rat. Through his work, K'wan has helped empower young people to discover the wonderment of the written word and to seek out positive paths to reach their goals.

50 CENT has sold more than 20 million records worldwide. His record-breaking debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin', has sold more than 12 million units worldwide, with the largest debut in SoundScan history, while The Massacre sold more than 1.14 million copies in its first four days of release. He is the first artist to have four songs in the top ten of Billboard's Hot 100 since the Beatles in 1964. He published his life's story in the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, hailed as "cool, hard, and vivid, a minor classic of gangster rap noir" (The New York Times). His business empire includes: a record label (G-Unit Records, a division of Interscope Records), apparel/footwear ventures (G-Unit Clothing and footwear, joint ventures through the Ecko- Clothing Company and Reebok, respectively), vitamin water (Formula 50, through Glacéau's Vitamin Water), and a watch line (G-Unit Watches, through Jacob & Co.). His future plans include his most prized project: the nonprofit organization The G-Unity Foundation, which aims to better the life of urban youth.

Product Details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 261 KB
  • Print Length: 258 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1416540601
  • Publisher: Gallery Books/G-Unit; Original edition (July 24, 2007)
  • Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B000UB9NDY
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,208 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Between a kilo and a hard place?, December 9, 2007
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This review is from: Blow (G Unit Book) (Paperback)
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.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rules To The Game, August 13, 2007
This review is from: Blow (G Unit Book) (Paperback)
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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER, December 16, 2008
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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.
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