( 8 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 12 2009
In the beginning, I found this story intriguing simply because Tupac had responed to the author's letter. Assuming that he received many letters, and he responded to hers, well, that kept me turning the pages. I wasn't surprised that Tupac was smart, witty, charming, intelligent and clever with the pen. I figured this out about him, despite the way the media portrayed him and the way he sometimes portrayed himself. I enjoyed a lot of the poetry in this book. Some of it was quite beautiful. However, I wished, through his letters, that I could have learned more about him. Sometimes, he'd let out a small feeling about prison life, but I never got a real sense of why he felt he was really there. He proclaimed his innocence, but his letters were more about seduction. At times, the letters became quite explicit and this all before he had even met her. Once they did meet. . . I won't spoil it for you. Angela also writes poetry to Tupac, along with her letters, but it is Tupac's poetry that makes this book worth the read. I didn't do my usual research before buying this book. I took it for granted that this book would be a little more substantial. It wasn't, but I will read the poetry again and it's also inspired me to consider purchasing Tupac's actual book of poetry.
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Posted: Feb 9 2008
I bought this book for my son, and he couldnt put the book down once he started to read it. He was continually showing me stuff 2pac had written that he really enjoyed. He really enjoyed reading this one. I highly recommend reading this book.
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Posted: Nov 15 2007
I have read almost every book written about Tupac Shakur and though this book does not appeal to me as one my favorites, Tupac's poetry and conversation kept me intrigued. Though I did not think it was necessary for the author to include her fantasies in the book, it can only be confusing to an occasional reader, fortunately for myself, my reading is constant so I didn't get lost in superfluous talk about daydreaming in between telephone conversations and letters, about discussions with him, sex with him, and all the other contrived things that happened only in her mind. The exciting part of the book is Tupac's poems and letters which allows the reader to really get a feel for who he really was. Angela Ardis really tried to give readers a chance to know Tupac on a level most did not know him, however, her attempts beyond actual letters and poems were really poor as she tried to spice the book up with her fantasies which turned out to be really boring and unnecessary. The biggest disappointment for me was the end of the book when Tupac supposedly shows up at her house unexpected, and they begin kissing intensely, and somehow ends up in her bedroom. She abruptly leaves the reader hanging, trying to decide whether or not this "surprise visit" from Tupac actually took place or if it was another one of her fantasy/daydreams. I was left wondering what happened and a bit angry that she didn't reveal it. I was disappointed, I thought it could have been much better. Buy this book only if you are interested in Tupac's thoughts about woman, love, and relationships, everything else leaves a lot left to be desired.
