Victoria’s Secret by Jason Poole
By Darnetta Frazier • Apr 1st, 2008 • Category: Book Review •
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Jason Poole has a hit in the urban fiction arena with his novel, Victoria’s Secret. Within its pages, readers journey into the tumultuous lives of Babyface James and Victoria Grey. Babyface and Victoria bore scars from tragic childhoods, but that was not what made them a force to be reckoned with. This dynamic duo put Bonnie and Clyde to shame as they explored different area codes with one plan; to pimp harder. Fresh faces meant new booty and new booty meant more cash in this underworld Babyface and Victoria took by storm. From possibly being crowned `Pimp of the Year’ at the legendary Playa’s Ball to learning the pimp definition of southern hospitality, Babyface stacked cash and stashed bodies in his tracks with the essential ride-or-die chick. On the flip side, Victoria’s secrets could dismantle their stable and disable their pimp, but how could she help when she was barely alive?
Poole’s potentially classic tale is a glimpse into Pimpdom; a world most find irrational and comical simultaneously. From gaudy-garmented pimps and their dialect, to hosistahs and their intricate relationships, no detail was spared unless you count the grammatical burps. Also, under the circumstances of which Victoria’s secrets were uncovered, I expected more consistency in the story being told from her point of view. With its solid plot and good use of supporting characters, Victoria’s Secret is undeniably an entertaining read. It is guaranteed to grace literary charts, but why settle for fifth place when it could be number one? Regardless, it is a must read for urban fiction enthusiasts.
Reviewed by Darnetta Frazier
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Darnetta Frazier is an Ohio-born, spoken-word poet who has composed poetry since she was able to hold a laddie pencil. As reviewer for A Place Of Our Own (APOOO) and aspiring novelist, she dabbles in the literary scene from all perspectives. She has been published on www.thebacklist.net, interviewed on www.blogginginblack.com, and is currently submitting fiction manuscripts to publishers while juggling daughterhood, sisterhood, wifedom, parenthood, and of course, writing. Outside of family and all things literary, Darnetta overindulges in Hip-Hop, dabbles in computer graphic design, and creates handcrafted cards, candles, and jewelry.
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