A review by tangiblereads
Gun by Erick S. Gray

dark emotional mysterious sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

Gun is a unique take on the urban dilemma of poverty, drugs, gang violence, black on black crime, and struggle while also incorporating legend, supernatural elements, and religion. The plot was awesome and would make a great movie.  Many real and raw elements of an all too real society where violence rules and innocent people are caught in the midst.  You really do feel for Omar and Kizzie and the horrible situation they are forced to endure. My heart was pounding a few times.  While I appreciate the multitude of perspectives, I would have preferred to not be in so many people’s heads. However, it does give a well rounded view of everyone involved when you have gang violence taking place: gangsters, innocent civilians, religious people, and the police. Now I am not a fan of excessive cussing and use of the n word. This book has that included throughout. So if that is not your thing, bypass book. The language is appropriate for content. And while this is a standalone, there is set up for a sequel and certain things that were not explained that may be done in the next book.

Overall I enjoyed this book.  Violence corrupts and is seductive.  This book shows all sides of that.  Makes you question if vengeance is wrong.