Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Gansta Rap by Benjamin Zephaniah

I read this book on a recommendation from a fellow reader (like I so often do) and I wasn't disappointed. Gansta Rap tells the story of Ray (a.k.a. X-Ray-X). He's having trouble at school and trouble at home. He and his two best friends, Prem and Tyrone, end up getting kicked out of school permanently. Luckily, they are given the option to attend a special vocational type school that gives them an outlet for their musical talents and ultimately launches them into stardom. Set in England, music lovers and British fiction lovers alike will enjoy Gangsta Rap. Till next time! -Suzanne

2 comments:

Caitlin said...

Dear Suzanne:

You are so right
this book was tight
the good kind not the bad
but this book it aint no fad
and i get it, aint's no word
but i'll tell ya what i heard
sounded like
"Read this stinkin book"
and thats the advice i took...
word to your mother.

Suzanne said...

I love the fact that someone rapped on my blog. Thanks Caitlin! - Suzanne