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Black People: For Entertainment Purposes Only
$15.95
In W. Ivan Wright's debut novel, Black People: For Entertainment Purposes Only, Jurney Swiftwood's life as an author was not what he expected. The outcry and criticism about his novel left some more than upset about its title and content. The public only saw the implication that Black people were merely entertainment for America. He was constantly reminded of how important it was to continue his struggle in informing them that he meant so much more. As if constantly defending his novel was not enough, he found out he had a nine year-old child that he never knew existed. The icing on the cake seemed to be telling his girlfriend of the matter and hoping she would stay by his side, only to find out she had a secret of her own. Within the hustle and bustle of these events lay the one thing he never thought would happen; someone trying to snuff out his life. Would Jurney be able to handle the celebrity status he obtained with such a controversial novel? Or would a politically-motivated assassin interrupt Jurney's climb to the top of the literary charts?

Black People: For Entertainment Purposes Only is definitely a fresh idea. I loved that the main character was passionate about his message and how he eloquently dealt with the ridicule he received, though I was not convinced someone would go to such lengths to kill, over a book, for political gain; even in fiction. The character development was good but could have been more polished. At the end of the novel, I had forgotten what a key character's motive was. I would have liked to see much more dialogue as there were a few chapters where the author simply told us what his characters were doing and how they were feeling or thinking. Oddly enough, when they conversed, the dialogue was unnatural; people do not normally speak poetically. Though this novel did not thoroughly impress me, I can say that I would give the author another chance. Wright's ability to colorfully compose sentences is proof enough of a great author in the works and I am sure he will gain much success as he hones his craft.

Reviewed by Darnetta Frazier
APOOO BookClub

For Screening Purposes Only
$38.99
Japanese pressing scheduled to include bonua material. Details TBA. Hostess. 2005.