I read this book about 8 years ago and i really liked it. i just recently read it again and still like it i reread it cause i had found out a 4th part came out and i like to have everything fresh in my head. i like the fact the book wasn't just about drugs and money but it was about young African Americans with dreams and what they did to achieve or not achieve. it was a very different book and i really enjoyed it both times i rad it. i recommended reading the hardcover version because it doesn't seems as long as the paperback. the first time i read it was with a paperback and the book seemed very long and it ripped. over all it was a very good book don't want to have a spoiler alert so i really don't say much about the book but to just read it. ( )