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List Price: $12.00 | | Publisher: G-Unit
Salesrank: 147028
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| Our Price: $1.48 |
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| Media: Paperback |
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Editorial Review:
NO GOING BACK
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 isheld 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, theyfind themselves between a kilo and a hard place, ready to spill blood to stay ontop.
Blow (G Unit Book) Reviews:
Consistent 
2008-04-02 - 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
AIGHT
2008-02-24 - When I first started reading this book, it seemed to start off very slow and there were too many different characters. As I read on, the book picked up the pace and I finished it in one day. Looking forward to reading more from this author, this was my first read.
Between a kilo and a hard place?
2007-12-09 - 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
Great book - Gritty! 
2007-12-09 - 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.
Gotta Have Blow
2007-10-18 - K'wan delivers again!!! I enjoyed this read although it was shorter than what I am used to reading from this author. Prince is a up and coming guy with a treacherous crew who have dreams but need that one thing to come up..BLOW. Prince meets Marisol and she proves to be an invaluable asset. K'wan takes us on a gritty, witty tale of the life in the hood and the consequences of using/selling BLOW. Blow will definitely leave you wanting more.
