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"K'wan has really out done himself on this one. Street Dreams is a must read for any fan of urban fiction."
-Shannon Holmes, national bestselling author of Bad Girlz and B-More Careful
"K'wan delivers another classic with Street Dreams. . .You won't be disappointed!"
-Mark Anthony, Essence bestselling author of Paper Chasers
"Gangsta was hot and Road Dawgz hushed any and all who thought K'wan was just a passing thing. But Street Dreams is a classic. The kid has got a story to tell."
-Darren Coleman, Essence bestselling author of Before I Let Go
"K'wan has done it again with another bangin' tale of the streets. . .This is by far K'wan's best work. The game is over!"
-Joy, Essence bestselling author of Dollar Bill
"K'wan promises to bring the good ol' days back to literature. . .when authors existed that wrote such gripping tales that you never had to question whether or not you should cop their books. K'wan's stories are always satisfaction guaranteed, with characters that you can see and feel. With Street Dreams he is set to take over the griot of a new generation. Make way for the Donald Goines/Iceberg Slim of our era."
-Tracy Brown, author Black
"If you thought Gangsta and Road Dawgz were bestsellers. . .wait until you read this! K'wan is raising the stakes for all of us. He's a triple threat to the industry."
-KaShamba Williams, author of Blinded and Grimey
-Shannon Holmes, national bestselling author of Bad Girlz and B-More Careful
"K'wan delivers another classic with Street Dreams. . .You won't be disappointed!"
-Mark Anthony, Essence bestselling author of Paper Chasers
"Gangsta was hot and Road Dawgz hushed any and all who thought K'wan was just a passing thing. But Street Dreams is a classic. The kid has got a story to tell."
-Darren Coleman, Essence bestselling author of Before I Let Go
"K'wan has done it again with another bangin' tale of the streets. . .This is by far K'wan's best work. The game is over!"
-Joy, Essence bestselling author of Dollar Bill
"K'wan promises to bring the good ol' days back to literature. . .when authors existed that wrote such gripping tales that you never had to question whether or not you should cop their books. K'wan's stories are always satisfaction guaranteed, with characters that you can see and feel. With Street Dreams he is set to take over the griot of a new generation. Make way for the Donald Goines/Iceberg Slim of our era."
-Tracy Brown, author Black
"If you thought Gangsta and Road Dawgz were bestsellers. . .wait until you read this! K'wan is raising the stakes for all of us. He's a triple threat to the industry."
-KaShamba Williams, author of Blinded and Grimey
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Love, Betrayal and Loyalty on the Streets of Harlem
Daruis, a.k.a. Rio, the only child of a singer turned alcoholic, feels he has nothing to hold on to except the idea of escaping the ghetto. Years ago, he took a gun charge for a friend and did some prison time. Unable to find a job when he gets out, Rio turns to hustling as a way out. In the meantime, Rio finds escape in the arms of his soulmate, Trinity.
When Trinity's mother died, her abusive father looks to her to play the role of house wife and bedmate. Trinity finds strength to endure in Rio's arms. Together they vow to do whatever it takes to make it out of the ghetto. But soon they find their backs against the wall when the streets come to claim their due.
Daruis, a.k.a. Rio, the only child of a singer turned alcoholic, feels he has nothing to hold on to except the idea of escaping the ghetto. Years ago, he took a gun charge for a friend and did some prison time. Unable to find a job when he gets out, Rio turns to hustling as a way out. In the meantime, Rio finds escape in the arms of his soulmate, Trinity.
When Trinity's mother died, her abusive father looks to her to play the role of house wife and bedmate. Trinity finds strength to endure in Rio's arms. Together they vow to do whatever it takes to make it out of the ghetto. But soon they find their backs against the wall when the streets come to claim their due.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I cant see em comin down my eyes so I gotta that book cry,
By booksense81 (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Street Dreams: A Novel (Paperback)
First all I can Say is DAMN!!!!! This is a must read for anyone who love this genre I call Ghetto Drama. It starts out as a classic struggle for a black man(Rio) with a felony trying to get a job. Rio made the biggest mistake of his life and called on his mentor Prince, who ran the city's drugtrade, for help. The debt owed for Prince's help landed him in a life he strived so hard not to be apart of.Pros: I love how K'wan wrote the book and made me feel like I knew the characters personally. The plot was what I call a poly- plot. It had more than one story going at once and thats what made this book a page turner. Cons: may bring on tears to anyone who knows the true value of a friendship Overall this is a great read and I reccommend this for anyone who is into hood books
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4.5 out of 5 stars (71 customer reviews) 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Street Dreams,
By Tangerine - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Street Dreams: A Novel (Paperback)
You know its hard here in these streets for Rio. Turning to a street pharmacist is the only way to keep money in his pockets and food on the table. Very ambitious and intelligent with a degree behind him, he's tried countless times to find legitimate employment with no luck.Then there is Trinity, every man's dream, the love of Rio's life, his soul mate. Like any other couple they have there disagreements, break ups to make ups. She's had a troubled life. Ever since the death of her mother, she has been taken care of the household like a wife should in every way, if you know what I mean. Being with Rio is her only sense of peace and he has vowed to be her protector until the bitter end. Street Dreams really tells it like it is in the streets. There was never a dull moment. Very detailed and graphic. I've read other works of K'wan and he is a very gifted writer and on point with the pen. Tangerine, Reviewer Reader's Paradise Book Club 7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love in da hood,
By LOCKSIE "ARC Book Club Inc" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Street Dreams: A Novel (Paperback)
It is evident that K'wan has has major talent, he writes with a street flair spiked with a twist of passion. "Street Dreams" is a love story set within the streets of the hood. This is an excellent book starring Rio, a loveable character who dreams of holding down a decent job and a quiet life away from the ghetto. Well...I should'nt say "dreams" because Rio actually goes out and looks for employment. This cat is smart, and along with his girlfriend Trinity, they try to take the right steps to make their move. But alas...road blocks...grimey characters.Go out and get a copy of this book you'll find it is worth your dollars. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Snitches never prosper,
By N. Streeter "Naimah" - Published on Amazon.com
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K'wan really did a great job on this one. This is my first time reading a book by this author, but i will definitely be buying all the other ones. K'wan presents Rio who is very smart kid who's loyalty put him on the wrong track. Still he tries to do right and find an honest job, but how many criminals really find decent jobs. Tired of all the turn-downs he turns to the street but only part-time until unexpected circumstances gets himself into a situation he cant get out of. So he calls on the only person he knows that can help him. But favors dont come cheap. In the beginning being a full-time Capo for Prince seemed sweet with all the money that was rolling in finally he thought his dreams would come true and he would be able to provide a better life for him and Trinity. But of course it never works out that way. Snitches will bring down your whole empire, and the price to pay is death!!!!........EXCELLENT READ I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS ONE
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