It depicts an era where the drugs ran rampant throughout New York and focuses on the true side of drugs no Hollywood glamour and the affects it had in the lives of the characters in the story. It was riveting, sad, gritty, manipulative, corrupt and jealousy rolled up into one outstanding storyline. This book read like a real soap opera; never knowing what to expect fr I was very hesitant in reading this book. This book read like a real soap opera; never knowing what to expect from the characters but hoping they're not going to choose the wrong choice.
There's a real love story for two couples that goes awry Jada, Sonny, Born and Dorian are the crem dela crem in the drug game and they're not people to mess with. You'll either like or love these two couples or hate them. This book could also get listed as urban romance. Feb 17, Stephb rated it it was amazing.
So many people put the gold seal of "urban fiction" on The Coldest Winter, which I would agree is a good read all the way around although I was disappointed with the 'sequel but not really a sequel' follow up. Tracy Brown is now a gold standard for me. Whenever people find that I am a reader, writer and lover of the spoken word they will suggest various books. This one was suggested to me by someone that consumes "urban fiction" in the prison fiction sense of the word so I was concerned.
I have p So many people put the gold seal of "urban fiction" on The Coldest Winter, which I would agree is a good read all the way around although I was disappointed with the 'sequel but not really a sequel' follow up. I have picked up those books but find that I have to be in a phase to read them. One that requires me to be mindless in my process and looking for an easy read, which is a rare mood for me.
Tracy kicked it up, many notches. I find her books to be Jackie Collins with an urban flare. There isn't meaningless cursing or sex, the plot is well written and the salacious aspect is woven into a good story all the way around. Additionally, she has paired with Penquin for all of the books that I have read of hers which means that everything is edited "to a t" and I don't have to self edit as I read. This book follows a long the lines of the wayward woman and all of the encounters that she could possibly have.
The subplots are built for good follow up story lines and the characters are well developed. One of the few fictional books that I read quickly but wished it didn't have to end.
Mar 05, Shanae rated it it was amazing. This is the best Street Lit book I've ever read!!! I recommend this book to everyone I know who enjoys this type of literature Brown really struck me with this one! View 1 comment. Jul 26, WynterAngel Zsun rated it it was amazing.
A book for the not faint of heart it's a very gritty real life look at the the impact that Crack made on New York in the 90s. If your looking for the book that has nice refined characters that found themselves with a problem and then headed to rehab and were magically cured this is not the book for you.
White Lines kept me up until 5 am most of the time wanting to see how it all turned out. Born is my favorite character in this or any book I have ever read. He reminds me so much of my husband. I A book for the not faint of heart it's a very gritty real life look at the the impact that Crack made on New York in the 90s. I loved that he accepted Jada for who she was. He saw her scars and loved her anyway. He was tempted by Jada's sister, but held it down.
It was wonderful to see a man written that really was about something. You don't see that a lot in books today. It was also chilling the way he would confront his feelings and how he used the tone of his words to slash and cut them. This book had me jumping out of my seat.
Wasn't particularly fond of Sunny, but found her awesome as Jada's friend. Loved Dorian and Sonny together the love triangle with this couple was explosive and heart wrenching all at the same time. Jada broke my heart time and time again as her addiction unfolded. Found it impossible to stay quiet during her relapses.
Almost pgs with no hokey ending of love and light. Just life lived and lessons learned. I really, really liked that! Oct 16, Savannah Smith rated it it was amazing. Synopsis-In this book Jada runs away from home at the age of She does whatever she wants and eventually became a crackhead.
When she finally found the strength to stop and get clean she met a guy named Born and shortly fell in love. They go throuqh there ups and downs and Jada turns back into a crackhead and her boyfreind leaves her. Classification- This book is targeted more on teen Synopsis-In this book Jada runs away from home at the age of Classification- This book is targeted more on teenagers and adults because the things the charaters go through only are realted to adults and teenagers.
It wouldnt be appropriate for kids because they wouldnt really understand whats going on. Adults would probrably be the best because the main charater is a goes through things that mostly adults go through and some ofthem can probably could relate or know's someone that can relate. Criticsim-This book is good literature.
I like how the story is descriptive enough to make you feel like its a movie in stead of a book. It makes you feel like your watching over the characters and you'r attached to them. I dont like how some of the things seem like that couldnt happen. Nov 21, Jojo rated it it was amazing. I loved this book. I finished it within a week and it's a very lengthy I just couldn't put it down until I finished it. To me Jada was very strong although many would disagree because of her addiction.
The book really puts you in a addicts prospective. There were many times I found myself wanting Jada to be through with drugs so badly but I wasn't expecting Born's love to save her. The saddest part was when Dorian died. It was just the way it happened. Most people would call Raquel crazy and obs I loved this book. Most people would call Raquel crazy and obsessed. But I kind of felt for her.
When you really love someone you want them to be happy but not with someone else. In a strange way I felt that Dorian got what he deserved.
You can't play with peoples emotions. He stepped out on Sunny and it was only Karma that he got what he got. But Sunny was a really strong powerful woman.
I loved how her love for Dorian never died even through all the up's and down's. Jamari was just like any other person who idols someone but would never want to admit it. I really didn't like the way he played Jada though. I loved Born's mother she was so sweet! This is a must-read. It will make you laugh and cry! Oct 03, The Book Junkie Reads. Shelves: drama-w-capital-d , aar-aas-aam.
Jada has a life that is truer than any fiction could make it for her. This is happening or has happened to thousands of young ladies across the world in so fashion. To see the life that she had to go through. The struggles. The triumphs. Her life became real under the words Brown put on the pages. Born's life was that of a true hustler. He learned the game very early in life with his very own hero and bad guy. He learned to make a way for himsel Drama. He learned to make a way for himself and to depend on no one.
Until he took that chance and felt that he was accurate in his belief to trust no one. Brown did an amazing job bring the life of the game and the hindrances of it to life on these pages.
She put the drama right out there to be read and digested. Jan 27, Tina rated it really liked it Recommends it for: everybody. Shelves: fiction. Before i moved to the states i never had any contact with drugs of any kind.
Nov 02, Angelia rated it really liked it Shelves: gave-away-pbsor-bm. This was the first book I have read by this author I don't do alot of urban fiction but this book was stated to be such a GREAT read so I had to see what was all the hype I for one thought it was a really GOOD story and it did keep you turning the pages cause you wanted to know what would happen next I This was the first book I have read by this author I hear there will be a White Lines 2 looking forward to knowing if Born and Jada will get back together and will Sunny and Ava find a love of their own Jan 27, Latia hopkins added it.
Its talks about a girl thats grows up with an unstable family. A mother that chooses her man over her own children. The main character Jada ends up leaving home at the age of sixteen. But then she becomes clean and meets the man of her dream n begins to live the hood rich fairy tale. But her past addiction ends up messing with her future. Jan 29, Sabrina Rutter rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites , urban-fiction.
Can we give this a ten star rating! This book was so good that I couldn't stand to put it down! I'm still new to this genre, but so far this is the best urban fiction I have read!
I wish that someone would make this into a movie becuase it would not only be a favorite book of mine, but also a favorite movie. Jun 30, Sheila rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Everyone. This book was excellent, I love her writings, she's really, really good. I fell in love with this book from the door, it had me captivated and I just couldn't put it down. I've read all of her books, this is a great author. Check it out! Sep 03, Mekaboo rated it it was amazing.
I like the way Tracy Brown writes. I have read two of her other books and enjoyed them also. Is it just me or would somebody else like to see this book brought to the big screen. I believe it deals with a lot of things that many people can relate to. Jan 24, Dave B. A good book overall. The story that reminds me how strong the crack epidemic really was during the nineties. Everyone in this story was scarred.
The only thing I didn't like was that it was a little to long for urban fiction Mar 09, Lindsay Hunter rated it it was ok Shelves: read-urban-fiction.
Good storyline just way too long. Feb 20, Robbin rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorite-books. Tracy Brown had me on an emotional roller coaster with White Lines. You could pick out any character in the book and literally feel heartbroken for the amount of unresolved childhood trauma they were dealing with.
Trauma that was still playing out in their adult lives. Impacting all their decisions. It was just so sad. I found it really weird from both perspectives.
It was hard to read and just sad. Honestly I would read an entire series just about the adventures of these two LOL Jul 07, Lizzie Winns rated it it was amazing. This book is well deserving of its five star rating. I was on a joy ride the whole time.
The main character went through it. Her life and story is not for the faint of heart. Hold on, you're in for a bumpy ride. Jada and her friends will keep you on your toes. Even though this book is over pages long and 19 hours long in audio book format.
You wont feel like it is long at all. You This book is well deserving of its five star rating. You will enjoy this one too. Feb 12, Meg rated it did not like it. I found this book disappointing. As the author promises, she does deal with the reality of families involved in the drug trade and addiction. However, she makes light of the psychological damage that is done to the people. The adults in the story prey on the children.
It is uncomfortable to read this part of the action. However, some characters just decide to change their ways. No explanation is given.
The main character's sister is an example. She goes from living in poverty to attending an Ivy I found this book disappointing. She goes from living in poverty to attending an Ivy League college, as though anyone can go if they just wake up one morning and say that is what they want to do.
The main characters supposedly overcome their issues. When they turn their lives around, they thank God, but have no conscience about the fact that they have murdered and left a path of destruction behind them. It also never seems to bother these characters that their wealth is based on their illegal activities of the past.
The author said she wanted this novel to be a warning to others. But all his love couldn't save her from a crack addiction. Jada goes from crack addict and prostitute to survivor and back again before she finds the strength to live for herself and come out on top. And her stormy r Homepage pdf Download PDF.
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