Author: Natisha Raynor
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401104
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Cherish Houston is in a dead end relationship with a rapper that goes by the name of Young God. Cherish loves her daughter, but she knew once she had a child, life would change for her. Gone were the days of traveling with Dion everywhere that he went and attending every party. He's suddenly finding reasons to leave her behind, calling less, and being photographed with Instagram thots more. Cherish loves him, but she's no fool. Packing all of her expensive material possessions, she takes her daughter and leaves Young God...headed back to a regular life. Cherish is devastated, but she hides the pain well. She missed being around genuine, regular people, and though she's not ready for another relationship, there's something about Kenyon 'Problem' Artis that has her intrigued. He's a regular guy with a regular job, and as handsome as he is, he's intimidated by Cherish. He thinks she would never take him seriously because he's broke, but he couldn't be more wrong. Cherish actually appreciates the fact that the things he has to offer can't be bought. When she suffers a devastating loss, and comes across something that could change Problem's life forever, she gives it to him with no hesitation. Problem becomes the man almost overnight. His mediocre life turns into a lavish one and he keeps Cherish by his side, the one that rode with him when he had nothing. It's impossible to become rich and remain the same, and Cherish starts to feel that Problem is turning into the very thing that she liked him for not being. The old saying is true, more money more problems and it may be the thing to ruin the love story that was once perfect.
Cherished By A Thug
Author: Natisha Raynor
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401104
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Cherish Houston is in a dead end relationship with a rapper that goes by the name of Young God. Cherish loves her daughter, but she knew once she had a child, life would change for her. Gone were the days of traveling with Dion everywhere that he went and attending every party. He's suddenly finding reasons to leave her behind, calling less, and being photographed with Instagram thots more. Cherish loves him, but she's no fool. Packing all of her expensive material possessions, she takes her daughter and leaves Young God...headed back to a regular life. Cherish is devastated, but she hides the pain well. She missed being around genuine, regular people, and though she's not ready for another relationship, there's something about Kenyon 'Problem' Artis that has her intrigued. He's a regular guy with a regular job, and as handsome as he is, he's intimidated by Cherish. He thinks she would never take him seriously because he's broke, but he couldn't be more wrong. Cherish actually appreciates the fact that the things he has to offer can't be bought. When she suffers a devastating loss, and comes across something that could change Problem's life forever, she gives it to him with no hesitation. Problem becomes the man almost overnight. His mediocre life turns into a lavish one and he keeps Cherish by his side, the one that rode with him when he had nothing. It's impossible to become rich and remain the same, and Cherish starts to feel that Problem is turning into the very thing that she liked him for not being. The old saying is true, more money more problems and it may be the thing to ruin the love story that was once perfect.
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401104
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Cherish Houston is in a dead end relationship with a rapper that goes by the name of Young God. Cherish loves her daughter, but she knew once she had a child, life would change for her. Gone were the days of traveling with Dion everywhere that he went and attending every party. He's suddenly finding reasons to leave her behind, calling less, and being photographed with Instagram thots more. Cherish loves him, but she's no fool. Packing all of her expensive material possessions, she takes her daughter and leaves Young God...headed back to a regular life. Cherish is devastated, but she hides the pain well. She missed being around genuine, regular people, and though she's not ready for another relationship, there's something about Kenyon 'Problem' Artis that has her intrigued. He's a regular guy with a regular job, and as handsome as he is, he's intimidated by Cherish. He thinks she would never take him seriously because he's broke, but he couldn't be more wrong. Cherish actually appreciates the fact that the things he has to offer can't be bought. When she suffers a devastating loss, and comes across something that could change Problem's life forever, she gives it to him with no hesitation. Problem becomes the man almost overnight. His mediocre life turns into a lavish one and he keeps Cherish by his side, the one that rode with him when he had nothing. It's impossible to become rich and remain the same, and Cherish starts to feel that Problem is turning into the very thing that she liked him for not being. The old saying is true, more money more problems and it may be the thing to ruin the love story that was once perfect.
Cherished By a Thug 2
Author: Natisha Raynor
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401112
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
If there are such things as cocaine gods, they're blessing Problem left and right. His clientele and his riches are growing by the day, but so are his troubles. Cherish is growing tired of hardly ever spending time with her man, and Problem has to take the good with the bad. Along with mo' money, comes mo' problems. He's seeing a part of the game that he never wanted to see, including people being gunned down right in front of him. He isn't the only one with the love for a dollar and the determination for a come up, but when his mother's life is put in danger and his daughter is violated, another side of Problem is unleashed and he's out for blood. Cherish is confused and angered by the hold that Italy has over her best friend Brit. What baffles Cherish, is the fact that Brit knows Italy is poison, but she still can't seem to let go. Fed up with watching her best friend spiral out of control, Cherish dishes out some tough love, but it's an act that she will later regret. After suffering a loss that brings back the same pain she felt when she lost her brother, Cherish becomes broken. Cherish and Problem are both going through hell and rather than coming together, they seem to cope by pushing each other away. Lives are lost and some relationships will never be the same. Who will survive in this explosive finale?
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401112
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
If there are such things as cocaine gods, they're blessing Problem left and right. His clientele and his riches are growing by the day, but so are his troubles. Cherish is growing tired of hardly ever spending time with her man, and Problem has to take the good with the bad. Along with mo' money, comes mo' problems. He's seeing a part of the game that he never wanted to see, including people being gunned down right in front of him. He isn't the only one with the love for a dollar and the determination for a come up, but when his mother's life is put in danger and his daughter is violated, another side of Problem is unleashed and he's out for blood. Cherish is confused and angered by the hold that Italy has over her best friend Brit. What baffles Cherish, is the fact that Brit knows Italy is poison, but she still can't seem to let go. Fed up with watching her best friend spiral out of control, Cherish dishes out some tough love, but it's an act that she will later regret. After suffering a loss that brings back the same pain she felt when she lost her brother, Cherish becomes broken. Cherish and Problem are both going through hell and rather than coming together, they seem to cope by pushing each other away. Lives are lost and some relationships will never be the same. Who will survive in this explosive finale?
Inside a Thug's Heart
Author: Angela Ardis
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0758295189
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
UPDATED 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Offering an intimate and indispensable window onto the gifted and impassioned, yet vulnerable and uncertain human behind the hip-hop legend of Tupac Shakur, this collection of original poems, letters, and conversations from his time spent incarcerated in 1995 reveals the artist and activist as never seen before. With a new introduction and closing note from Angela Ardis, as well as a foreword by writer, activist, and television personality Kevin Powell In 1995, one year before Tupac Shakur was shot dead in Las Vegas, he was jailed for two months inside New York City’s notorious Rikers Island. While there, he received a letter from a stranger—Angela Ardis, acting on a casual bet with her friends. She included her photo and phone number . . . and soon found herself answering a call from Tupac himself. Remarkably, their near-daily contact grew into a complex kinship of souls that neither could define—and touched both in unexpected ways. Alive in letters and original poems—some available nowhere else—Tupac’s ever-relevant heart beats within these pages. Playful, sensual, and serious, he gives insightful observations on music, prison, and life’s uncertainties—and his dreams for a future that would soon be tragically cut short. In this moving, one-of-a-kind tribute, generations of fans can experience a profound connection to the mind and unbroken spirit of a passionate, unpredictable musical icon.
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0758295189
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
UPDATED 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Offering an intimate and indispensable window onto the gifted and impassioned, yet vulnerable and uncertain human behind the hip-hop legend of Tupac Shakur, this collection of original poems, letters, and conversations from his time spent incarcerated in 1995 reveals the artist and activist as never seen before. With a new introduction and closing note from Angela Ardis, as well as a foreword by writer, activist, and television personality Kevin Powell In 1995, one year before Tupac Shakur was shot dead in Las Vegas, he was jailed for two months inside New York City’s notorious Rikers Island. While there, he received a letter from a stranger—Angela Ardis, acting on a casual bet with her friends. She included her photo and phone number . . . and soon found herself answering a call from Tupac himself. Remarkably, their near-daily contact grew into a complex kinship of souls that neither could define—and touched both in unexpected ways. Alive in letters and original poems—some available nowhere else—Tupac’s ever-relevant heart beats within these pages. Playful, sensual, and serious, he gives insightful observations on music, prison, and life’s uncertainties—and his dreams for a future that would soon be tragically cut short. In this moving, one-of-a-kind tribute, generations of fans can experience a profound connection to the mind and unbroken spirit of a passionate, unpredictable musical icon.
When Love is Stronger Than Pride
Author: Natisha Raynor
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401384
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Tarai Hart is a triplet, and she always took pride in being the carefree, confident, eccentric, and bold one. No one was surprised when she ventured to Atlanta to get her butt done, and no one was too shocked when she became a stripper. Tarai’s signature looks included weave hanging down to her behind and long, coffin shaped nails. Two things Tarai didn’t have time for were children and love. In fact, all a man could do for her was grease her palms with cash or buy her lavish gifts. Tarai was happy and set in her ways until a night of what was supposed to just be dancing for an NBA star turned into rape. In the blink of an eye, Tarai becomes a totally different person. Her moods change with the wind, and she begins to drink more than she should in an effort to numb her pain. Tarai isn’t happy, but she continues to dance, drink, and use men hoping that one day she will wake up and that will be the day that she no longer hates herself. Tarai has no idea that a chance meeting with a rude stranger will change her life forever. After going to the ER and receiving some devastating news, Tarai finds herself fighting for her life. A person that once wanted to die, begins to find every reason to live. Jahan Haqq isn’t like most men his age. He doesn’t live to party or flex in the clubs, and he doesn’t need a different woman in his bed every night to feed his ego. Jahan has never sold dope, rarely breaks the law, and he’s self-made. Watching his mother drink herself to death is the number one reason that Jahan wants no part of a woman that drinks heavily. That and the fact that he doesn’t think a sloppy drunk woman is attractive. When Jahan first sees Tarai, he’s intrigued, until he realizes how wasted she is, and at that point, her pretty face means nothing to him. For as much as he tries to fight it, Jahan finds himself drawn to the woman like a moth to a flame, although it’s evident that she’s the complete opposite of what he’s used to. The more he gets to know her, the more he feels like she would be all wrong for him, but is love stronger than pride?
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401384
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Tarai Hart is a triplet, and she always took pride in being the carefree, confident, eccentric, and bold one. No one was surprised when she ventured to Atlanta to get her butt done, and no one was too shocked when she became a stripper. Tarai’s signature looks included weave hanging down to her behind and long, coffin shaped nails. Two things Tarai didn’t have time for were children and love. In fact, all a man could do for her was grease her palms with cash or buy her lavish gifts. Tarai was happy and set in her ways until a night of what was supposed to just be dancing for an NBA star turned into rape. In the blink of an eye, Tarai becomes a totally different person. Her moods change with the wind, and she begins to drink more than she should in an effort to numb her pain. Tarai isn’t happy, but she continues to dance, drink, and use men hoping that one day she will wake up and that will be the day that she no longer hates herself. Tarai has no idea that a chance meeting with a rude stranger will change her life forever. After going to the ER and receiving some devastating news, Tarai finds herself fighting for her life. A person that once wanted to die, begins to find every reason to live. Jahan Haqq isn’t like most men his age. He doesn’t live to party or flex in the clubs, and he doesn’t need a different woman in his bed every night to feed his ego. Jahan has never sold dope, rarely breaks the law, and he’s self-made. Watching his mother drink herself to death is the number one reason that Jahan wants no part of a woman that drinks heavily. That and the fact that he doesn’t think a sloppy drunk woman is attractive. When Jahan first sees Tarai, he’s intrigued, until he realizes how wasted she is, and at that point, her pretty face means nothing to him. For as much as he tries to fight it, Jahan finds himself drawn to the woman like a moth to a flame, although it’s evident that she’s the complete opposite of what he’s used to. The more he gets to know her, the more he feels like she would be all wrong for him, but is love stronger than pride?
Fallin' For A Carolina Menace 2
Author: Natisha Raynor
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401139
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Despite all of his obvious demons, Crescent has fallen hard for Hamisi. She’s even gone from vowing to never date another thug to overlooking his profession and choosing him over certain family members. Crescent craves Hamisi like a drug, and when it comes to her, the feelings are mutual on Hamisi’s end. But is love enough? He’s been angry and withdrawn for so long that participating in a healthy, functional relationship isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Throw in the fact that he’s getting deeper into the streets, and the drama is never ending. Bodies are piling up, but so is the money, and every time the Martin brothers promise to fall back from robbing, they’re tempted with a lick a little more tempting than the last. But will greed cost them their lives? Aaliyah’s already battling PTSD from being shot, and being violated by someone she trusted doesn’t make it any better. Betrayal from Imad doesn’t help her depression, and Aaliyah begins to wonder if she’s cursed. All she wants is to be happy, but for as bad as she wants happiness, Aaliyah doesn’t ever want to be a fool for love. When it comes to forgiving Imad, she’s torn between what her heart wants and what her pride is encouraging her to do. Armani is propositioned by a man at her job, and what he’s offering is the job of a lifetime as far as Jimmy is concerned. Armani is hesitant, but she knows that denying Jimmy won’t sit well with him. He’s so determined to come out on top that he doesn’t think of all of the potential consequences. When Jimmy and his brothers complete the job, it leaves Armani looking at him differently. On top of that, the job may cause more problems than it’s worth.
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401139
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Despite all of his obvious demons, Crescent has fallen hard for Hamisi. She’s even gone from vowing to never date another thug to overlooking his profession and choosing him over certain family members. Crescent craves Hamisi like a drug, and when it comes to her, the feelings are mutual on Hamisi’s end. But is love enough? He’s been angry and withdrawn for so long that participating in a healthy, functional relationship isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Throw in the fact that he’s getting deeper into the streets, and the drama is never ending. Bodies are piling up, but so is the money, and every time the Martin brothers promise to fall back from robbing, they’re tempted with a lick a little more tempting than the last. But will greed cost them their lives? Aaliyah’s already battling PTSD from being shot, and being violated by someone she trusted doesn’t make it any better. Betrayal from Imad doesn’t help her depression, and Aaliyah begins to wonder if she’s cursed. All she wants is to be happy, but for as bad as she wants happiness, Aaliyah doesn’t ever want to be a fool for love. When it comes to forgiving Imad, she’s torn between what her heart wants and what her pride is encouraging her to do. Armani is propositioned by a man at her job, and what he’s offering is the job of a lifetime as far as Jimmy is concerned. Armani is hesitant, but she knows that denying Jimmy won’t sit well with him. He’s so determined to come out on top that he doesn’t think of all of the potential consequences. When Jimmy and his brothers complete the job, it leaves Armani looking at him differently. On top of that, the job may cause more problems than it’s worth.
Fallin' For A Carolina Menace
Author: Natisha Raynor
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401120
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401120
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Torn Between A Boss And A Real One 2
Author: Natisha Raynor
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401376
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Kanai is back on the streets, and all hell is about to break loose. He's determined to get Adore back, and he's simply not taking no for an answer. In his mind, his betrayal isn't even enough to make her loyalty waver. He foolishly chalks it up to her being upset, and he's sure that he can fix it, but Kanai isn't aware of just how hard he's going to have it trying to get back in Adore's good graces. He isn't the only man that's smitten with her. Adore's loyalty is unmatched, her ambition is sexy, and her body makes men weak in the knees. Not even Kanai's sudden freedom is enough to make her suitors fall back, and the results are nothing short of death and destruction. Adore is irritated with Kanai's freedom, to put it mildly. She doesn't understand why he won't leave her alone and accept that she's done with him. Kanai, Stephen, and Ishon are all putting her in a tough predicament, and all of Adore's warnings fall on deaf ears, resulting in events that will change the course of her life forever. Adore knows that she deserves to be happy, but it's becoming hard for her to be able to do so, when every man that she meets ends up obsessed with her to the point of not wanting to let her go. Mia is still determined not to fall for Yacht. Dealing with men that have money left a bad taste in her mouth. She expects them to have a plethora of women, to be arrogant, disrespectful, etc. She doesn't mistake good sex with Yacht as love, but the more they deal with each other, the more both of their walls begin to come down. In this explosive finale, find out if love wins, or if fear will keep two people apart that seem to be made for each other.
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401376
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Kanai is back on the streets, and all hell is about to break loose. He's determined to get Adore back, and he's simply not taking no for an answer. In his mind, his betrayal isn't even enough to make her loyalty waver. He foolishly chalks it up to her being upset, and he's sure that he can fix it, but Kanai isn't aware of just how hard he's going to have it trying to get back in Adore's good graces. He isn't the only man that's smitten with her. Adore's loyalty is unmatched, her ambition is sexy, and her body makes men weak in the knees. Not even Kanai's sudden freedom is enough to make her suitors fall back, and the results are nothing short of death and destruction. Adore is irritated with Kanai's freedom, to put it mildly. She doesn't understand why he won't leave her alone and accept that she's done with him. Kanai, Stephen, and Ishon are all putting her in a tough predicament, and all of Adore's warnings fall on deaf ears, resulting in events that will change the course of her life forever. Adore knows that she deserves to be happy, but it's becoming hard for her to be able to do so, when every man that she meets ends up obsessed with her to the point of not wanting to let her go. Mia is still determined not to fall for Yacht. Dealing with men that have money left a bad taste in her mouth. She expects them to have a plethora of women, to be arrogant, disrespectful, etc. She doesn't mistake good sex with Yacht as love, but the more they deal with each other, the more both of their walls begin to come down. In this explosive finale, find out if love wins, or if fear will keep two people apart that seem to be made for each other.
Among the Thugs
Author: Bill Buford
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0804150516
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
They have names like Barmy Bernie, Daft Donald, and Steamin' Sammy. They like lager (in huge quantities), the Queen, football clubs (especially Manchester United), and themselves. Their dislike encompasses the rest of the known universe, and England's soccer thugs express it in ways that range from mere vandalism to riots that terrorize entire cities. Now Bill Buford, editor of the prestigious journal Granta, enters this alternate society and records both its savageries and its sinister allure with the social imagination of a George Orwell and the raw personal engagement of a Hunter Thompson.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0804150516
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
They have names like Barmy Bernie, Daft Donald, and Steamin' Sammy. They like lager (in huge quantities), the Queen, football clubs (especially Manchester United), and themselves. Their dislike encompasses the rest of the known universe, and England's soccer thugs express it in ways that range from mere vandalism to riots that terrorize entire cities. Now Bill Buford, editor of the prestigious journal Granta, enters this alternate society and records both its savageries and its sinister allure with the social imagination of a George Orwell and the raw personal engagement of a Hunter Thompson.
A'san & Bishop
Author: Natisha Raynor
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401066
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
When the legendary Jules Baptiste passed down his street crown to Bishop, he was in awe. There weren't too many people living in Raleigh, North Carolina that didn't know who Jules was. You either admired him, feared him, wanted to be him, or all of the above. Bishop's mentor taught him the game and gave him the necessary tools to come up. The thing that excited Bishop the most was being able to take care of his family and his girl, A'san. From the day he met A'san, he knew she wasn't like most women. She didn't care about material things or his street fame. She was just a genuine soul that brought joy to his life, and for that he wanted to give her the world. You can't become king of the streets without going through some drama, and you can't experience being in love without some kinks along the way. Bishop soon learns that he may have bitten off more than he could chew when he vowed to become the next king of the city. On top of that, he's very jealous of his prized A'san and he hates the fact that her friends are hoes. Bishop gets tired of trying to explain to A'san that she's not just anybody. She's his girl and if his foes want to touch him, she's the fastest and easiest way to do so. With so much at stake and the devastating loss of a loved one, Bishop snaps and decides a relationship may not be what he needs at the moment, but he soon learns that was the biggest mistake he's ever made. He may have realized it too little too late because for as much as she loves him, A'san refuses to be weak for any man and learning to live life without Bishop becomes her main objective.
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648401066
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
When the legendary Jules Baptiste passed down his street crown to Bishop, he was in awe. There weren't too many people living in Raleigh, North Carolina that didn't know who Jules was. You either admired him, feared him, wanted to be him, or all of the above. Bishop's mentor taught him the game and gave him the necessary tools to come up. The thing that excited Bishop the most was being able to take care of his family and his girl, A'san. From the day he met A'san, he knew she wasn't like most women. She didn't care about material things or his street fame. She was just a genuine soul that brought joy to his life, and for that he wanted to give her the world. You can't become king of the streets without going through some drama, and you can't experience being in love without some kinks along the way. Bishop soon learns that he may have bitten off more than he could chew when he vowed to become the next king of the city. On top of that, he's very jealous of his prized A'san and he hates the fact that her friends are hoes. Bishop gets tired of trying to explain to A'san that she's not just anybody. She's his girl and if his foes want to touch him, she's the fastest and easiest way to do so. With so much at stake and the devastating loss of a loved one, Bishop snaps and decides a relationship may not be what he needs at the moment, but he soon learns that was the biggest mistake he's ever made. He may have realized it too little too late because for as much as she loves him, A'san refuses to be weak for any man and learning to live life without Bishop becomes her main objective.
Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die; Cherish, Perish
Author: David Rakoff
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
ISBN: 0385676174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
From the incomparable David Rakoff, a poignant, beautiful, witty and wise novel in verse whose scope spans the 20th Century. David Rakoff, who died in 2012 at the age of 47, built a deserved reputation as one of the finest and funniest essayists of our time. This intricately woven novel, written with humour, sympathy and tenderness, proves him the master of an altogether different art form. Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die; Cherish, Perish leaps cities and decades as Rakoff, a Canadian who became an American citizen, sings the song of his adoptive homeland--a country whose freedoms can be intoxicating, or brutal. Here the characters' lives are linked to each other by acts of generosity or cruelty. A critic once called Rakoff "magnificent," a word which perfectly describes this wonderful novel in verse.
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
ISBN: 0385676174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
From the incomparable David Rakoff, a poignant, beautiful, witty and wise novel in verse whose scope spans the 20th Century. David Rakoff, who died in 2012 at the age of 47, built a deserved reputation as one of the finest and funniest essayists of our time. This intricately woven novel, written with humour, sympathy and tenderness, proves him the master of an altogether different art form. Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die; Cherish, Perish leaps cities and decades as Rakoff, a Canadian who became an American citizen, sings the song of his adoptive homeland--a country whose freedoms can be intoxicating, or brutal. Here the characters' lives are linked to each other by acts of generosity or cruelty. A critic once called Rakoff "magnificent," a word which perfectly describes this wonderful novel in verse.