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Street Players

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This story is about a pimp named Earl who had things going his way, but one event lead to another and his world came crumbling down around him. Unlike other stories or the such you may read or see about pimps, Goines gave this one some depth. He wasn't some fast-talking cat who just wasted money and used women. It was different, because he exposed a vulnerability there you rarely see in a character like this. It's a good read that will have you hooked to the finish.

This is my seccond Donald Goines book that i've read so far. This book blew my mind it gives you the insight on pimping and prostitution, This book gives it to you straight I WAS IN TEARS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOOK! this is a must read and 1 for the collection.

Basically the book was about a pimp named Earl, and how he had everything. But when a horrible incident happens it changes his life for the worst. This book has so many twist and turns that you will want to keep reading it.This book was good. This book lets you see what was going on in that time and how they had to stuggle to get where they are.I would reccommend this book to any one who wants stay glued to a book. So far I am on the verge of reading all of his books, and i suggest other readers do the same.

The 4th title I've read by Goines...regrettably one of his weaker efforts. The story ended so abruptly I believe the author was being hounded by his publisher or needed some heroin (Goines was addicted for many years) or both. Still some of the descriptions of steeet life were quite raw and vivid, reminding me of Whoreson or Dopefiend, two of his more vital efforts. An easy read, but one of his lesser constructions.

This book is magnificent! It has all the action, all the drama, and all the suspense you need. And the best part is the ending, it throws you for a big loop. The bonus sneek preview in the back of the book was great also!!


Thanks for the good read,
Angela Jones

This book makes you not want to put it down! All these books are good by this arthur

THIS BOOK WAS 1 OF THE BEST BY GOINES! I ENJOYED THIS BOOK FROM BEGINNING TO END. THIS BOOK OPENED YOU UP TO THE GAME AND THE STREETS! EARL WAS NO WHORESON BUT HAD GAME! AT THE END I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO EARL GETTING BACK ON TOP BUT LIKE THE REST OF GOINES BOOKS A BLAST CAME AND THAT WAS THE END! THIS IS A MUST READ!

This was the first of two books that I have read so far by Doanld Goines. An Associate of mine had introduced some of his novels to me but before then I have never heard of him . I thought the book "Street Players" was pretty good. I would have never expected the end to end the way that it did but when we read stories of people living those types of lifestyles rather it be fiction or not, the end result always remain the same. After reading a bit of information on this author, I was curious as to why he lead the lifestyle that he did considering that he came from a middle class background. I plan to pick up a copy of "low road" which is the life story of Donald Goines by Eddie Allen to find out why.

THIS BOOK IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES OF DONALD GOINES SO FAR. i HAVE READ 6 OF THEM. I GOT SO CAUGHT UP IN THIS ONE I SAT DOWN TO READ IT AND DIDN'T WANT TO STOP UNTIL I FINISHED IT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE.

the book was out of sight can you dig it anyone who gets a chance to read a Donald Goines classic please do you'll be cheating yourself if you dont.