Who would have thought that there was a book out there that gave a powerful message and at the same time gave you action, love, conspiracy and murder? Of course there are plenty of books out there that deliver but only a few deliver like, Black People: For Entertainment Purposes Only.W. Ivan Wright’s, Black People: For Entertainment Purposes Only is an compelling tale about a successful African American author named Jurney who delivers a book with the same title and becomes one of the most hated people amongst the people he wrote it for: African Americans. Although he has tried to explain what the meaning and the purpose behind his book, it doesn’t stop a crazed veteran named Cephas from trying to kill him. Also to add to the list of drama, he learns that he has a daughter from a past relationship and the mother is trying to get in his pockets.
Although the book had one of the most boring openings, I continued to read and begin to really enjoy the message that all blacks are interested in being or acting like basketball players or rappers. I also appreciated the mild action that did not leave you thinking of blood, guts and gore.
If you like a book that starts off slow but builds to a book of great meaning and purpose then this is the book for you. W. Ivan Wright will truly deliver in the end.
Agasa Elitou-Reviewer
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