Tales from Da Hood: Stories

by Nikki Turner

Book Overview

These stories are not fables or fairy tales. They are severe chronicles of gangstas, written by men and women who have starved and bled and survived by the code of the streets. Essence magazine's #1... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345484010
• ISBN13: 9780345484017
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: One World
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

There's No Place Like Da Hood

Street Chronicles, Tales From Da Hood, is a compilation of five stories by Seven, The Ghost, Akbar Pray, Y Blak Moore, and Niki Turner. The book starts off with Big Daddy, a lesbian pimp who receives her just desserts by the story's end. Second, the reader is introduced to Cojack, a drug-dealer, who finds the good life is not as good it appears when he experiences double-dealing and addiction on a personal level. The third story is the story of a young man who seeks revenge on the people that killed his family when he was a toddler. The fourth story involves a cowardly young boy who grows up to be a drug dealer. Problem is...once a coward always a coward. The final story delves into the life of Angel, a journalist by day and gangsta's girlfriend by night. I found each story to be raw, real and a page turner from the start. Usually when several authors embark on a project of this sort there is at least one weak link in the chain. To my surprise, Tales From Da Hood was an exception. Even if you are not one for street lit, Tales From Da Hood will hold your interest as this collection is well-written with some real life lessons attached to each story. If you are looking for a fun and entertaining read, Tales From Da Hood will not disappoint. T. RHYTHM KNIGHT APOOO BookClub

These Stories Will Keep You On The Edge Of Your Seat

I thank Nikki Turner for bringing these different authors together in one book of short stories. I even enjoyed the Introduction by Kwame Teague. It would be beneficial to current authors as well as those wanting to enter this genre of writing to buy this book, the storytelling is excellent. All of the stories are good but to me Big Daddy came out swinging. Buy this and pick your favorite, it's worth it. Big Daddy by Seven - This is a pimp game that will have you twisted when you read it. You may have to read some of the first few pages again because you're going to say is this for real? Hands down, this author's story was my favorite. I don't want to give any of the surprises away, just read it. 360 by The Ghost - This story is about Cojack, a dope dealer who gets seriously caught up. Drug use, snitches, the feds, all are contained within this story. Another fast read. No Mercy by Akbar Pray - This story is on some straight revenge. Antwan spends his adulthood vowing to avenge his family's murders. He won't stop until everyone pays. Thicker Than Mud by Y. Blak Moore - Dodo comes home after doing time in jail to find out that Danny Man, his friend's little brother, has become "that" man. Dodo's sister, Crystal, is one of Danny Man's ladies. Dodo doesn't like the man that Danny Man has grown to become and wants his sister to wise up before it's too late. Who will have the last laugh? Gotta Have A Ruffneck by Nikki Turner - This story deals with what many women crave, the bad boy. Angel Delaney gets her wish all in one night with Dee, a thug who's the total opposite of her current boyfriend. I saw this story being on the fantasy level because of all the risks Angel took and the subsequent consequences. In my opinion, the weakest story of the collection but still worthy to be included. I wish each and every one of these authors success. Upon reading this I was only familiar with Kwame Teague, Y. Blak Moore and Nikki Turner. Now that I've gotten a taste of the other author's stories I can't wait to buy books from them. Good look Nikki.

Out Cold!!!!

All I'm going to say is this book was fire!!! Cold Cut and worth every penny of my money..... You surely won't be disappointed ;)

I's all Good in Nikki's Hood!

"Tales from Da Hood" was an interesting collection of short srories. Of course Nikki Turner was holding it down with her story "Gotta Get a Ruffneck", I wish she woulda turned that into a full length novel, it was good! I also liked "No Mercy" that really touched me with Antwan's family being taken away at a young age, and his whole short life is spent looking for revenge. I also enjoyed "Thicker Than Mud" DM got what was coming to him! I can't wait for Volume 2 of this series, I hope she keeps the same authors on board, they all got mad skills.

Keep It Coming, Nikki!

Nikki Turner does it again. This time she brought some great authors along. I really enjoyed Seven's "Big Daddy" and The Ghost's "360". Keep it coming Nikki Turner and Thanks for allowing other authors (who may not have been heard) get their work out there. Nikki Turner, you're the best.