Capital City

First off I must say that I read an earlier edition of the book (the first I believe) which had a different, more fitting cover in my opinion - an illustration of three Black males. I'm not sure where the idea for this newer cover came from because the book is indeed about three Black males, not jus......more

I have liked most of Omar Tyree's books but this one, Leslie and Pecking Order are my favorites. In this one, the journey of both Shank and Wes are transforming. Good story of inner city mindsets and struggles to get out.......more

Good read Bought this book because it was Omar tyree .this book should be standard reading for every young black male . Like the man said no such thing as easy street. Well done. great read highly recommend......more

This is the story and writing style I think about when I see the author's name: It follows several young men in and around Washington D.C, the lives of gangstas and other Black men who are separating themselves from the "thug" life. The writing style is appropriate for the story and the intended aud......more

The story line was fine. I don't know why there was a racial aspect in the backstory.......more