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Come Get Some (Strebor on the Streetz)

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Come Get Some by Nane Quartay is the story of four friends who struggled with the cards they were dealt the best way they could.

Magwump was the ghetto prophet. Though young, he was wise beyond his years. So much so that spewing his wisdom at a police officer cost him more than he bargained for.

Whiteboy Paul was far from the angel of the group. In a time in his life where sex equaled love, Paul partook in an intimate relationship with his teacher that ultimately affected his relationships. The experience could very well be fulfilling or disastrous for them both. But who has more to lose?

Truit was the most misunderstood of them all; a real ladies man on the surface. But deep down, he had desires that he was sure no one would understand.

Wilmon was the youngest of the crew. And he loved the fact that he felt at home among Magwump, Whiteboy Paul, and Truit. With an unsupportive mother, Wilmon had very few people who cared about him, especially after his accident had him seeking refuge in writing on walls and foolishly babbling.

Come Get Some is a story that left me in the grips of hurt. Quartay has a knack for creating vivid imagery and swallowed me in some of the scenes. The characterization was great and the story had a lot of depth, but when it came to connecting the dots, I just could not do it. There were a few holes in the plot that needed to be filled. A major conflict was introduced, but never developed which may have something to do with the void I felt while reading. Come Get Some is a compelling account of the lives of the four men and with better development could easily become a must-read for urban fiction fans.

Reviewed by Darnetta Frazier
APOOO BookClub

You know, I am drawn to books about black and white, but Come Get Some made me see the gray. It is the kind of read that allows one to step back into the lives of young people in this country and see the kind of upside down thinking that entangles lives between them, like it or not. This is a book about friendships, haters and lovers all sopped up with hard decisions. A damn good read for the clueless. Come Get Some.

The sad reality of growing up - and everyone faces different, yet similar challenges. "Come Get Some" is a look into the high school lives of urban black youth, filled with conflict - morality stops being black and white, sexual innocence is no more, and faced with the fact that some people hate them for something as frivolous as the color of their skin. Deftly written, "Come Get Some" is a harsh look at the real world that these young men and women face, highly recommended to community library urban fiction collections and for any who want something to relate to in their books.