![]() ![]() After all, we are the absolute bosses of that whole theatre and show in our minds. "Son, there is no reason except a stupid one for anybody to project on that screen anything that will worry him or dull that vital edge. ![]() Take for example this passage in relation to maintaining an ice cold facade in the face of someone trying to test you: And despite the extensive use of cursing, misogyny, there's also poetry and even wisdom if you're willing to pay attention. The effective use of slang and street vocabulary elevates the immersion you feel when reading through the chapters, and it's through these means that you understand Slim's psychology in a way you wouldn't without it. From the moment the book opens you are tossed into the world of the Pimps and it holds no punches. It's not glittery or self indulgent it's raw. The strength in this book, to me, relies on it's prose. Now as a person whose favorite artist is Jack Johnson, I can't imagine that he envisioned me as the target demographic, but I still found the book profound in my own way hence the reason I'm writing this review. His hope in writing the book is that in doing so he will be able to confront his perverse past, and that it's publication is to serve as a warning to others who aspire to be like him. Slim tells the reader point blank that these pages are filled with shame, depravity, evil. The book opens with a brief introductory to set expectations. However, upon finishing the book I found myself with a number of contradictory feelings that I hope this review will help me sort out. In my mind, Chappelle is nothing short of a comedic genius, and so I took his recommendation seriously, but waited until now to act on it. If you've seen one of his more recent standups he claims that Pimp is thee most influential book that he's ever read. If you like watching standup comedy, then chances are you love Dave Chappelle. Example: Hello.Įxplanation of our link flairs Join our /r/bookclub Don't forget /new! Filter by Flair AMA Weekly Thread Mod PostĪma Check out this week's Thread Calendar Spoiler tags cover spoilers with black bars that reveal spoilers when a cursor hovers over them They are written as: >!spoiler!Any user with an extensive history of spoiling books will be banned.Any comment with a spoiler that doesn't use the spoiler code will be removed.Any post with a spoiler in the title will be removed.The Complete AMA Schedule Related Subreddits: Discussion Genres Images Writing eBooks Authors Books/Series Other Links: Follow our official Twitter for updates on AMAs and the day's most popular posts! Spoiler Policy: Weekly FAQ Thread June 25, 2023: How can I get into reading? How can I read more?Īuthor of The Girl with the Louding Voice Weekly Recommendation Thread: June 23, 2023 Genre Discussion: Favorite Books Written By or About People with Autism: June 2023 Literature of the World: Literature of Mozambique: June 2023 What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: June 26, 2023 ![]() Please report any comment that does not follow the rules and remember that mods have the final say. You can ask in our Weekly Recommendation Thread, consult our Suggested Reading or What to Read page, or post in /r/suggestmeabook. We don't allow personal recommendation posts. We also encourage discussion about developments in the book world and we have a flair system. We love original content and self-posts! Thoughts, discussion questions, epiphanies and interesting links about authors and their work. Please see extended rules for appropriate alternative subreddits, like /r/suggestmeabook, /r/whatsthatbook, etc. ‘Should I read …?’, ‘What’s that book?’ posts, sales links, piracy, plagiarism, low quality book lists, unmarked spoilers (instructions for spoiler tags are in the sidebar), sensationalist headlines, novelty accounts, low effort content. Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki
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