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Title: Please, not another "tale from the 'hood..."
Review: I read Holmes' book and found it very hard to follow. With a BA in English, I have had to read many a novel. While I applaud Holmes' subject matter, he needs to develop his skill as a novelist. Many African-Americans (I am one) seem willing to accept low-grade artistic work just because we are the featured characters. This must stop. Unless Holmes is willing to work at it, he will never be another Ellison, Hughes, or Morrison. Yes, there is enough space for every type of author, but, help me out folks...there has to be more going on in a cautionary tale than a lot of gratuitous violence. We all deserve better.
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