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A review by meganlandrychampagne
Prime by Poppy Z. Brite
4.0
If you have read the first book in Poppy Z. Brite's series, Liquor, you really need to read this sequel. I rated Liquor three stars, but Prime deserves four.
I am about to begin the third book, Soul Kitchen.
Brite writes with such an authentic New Orleans voice. I just love it when I stumble upon references to Louisiana gems such as Frankie and Johnny commercials and sno-balls. I laugh at how all of the local characters just don't understand "dry" counties and giving up beer for Lent.
The setting is obviously my favorite aspect of these restaurant-based books. However, I do enjoy reading about the day-to-day drama of working as a cook, chef, etc. I've never worked in the service industry except for a college job as a barista at Pj's Coffee in the LSU student union. But I think people who have worked in the industry will savor (get it?) these books.
The relationship between G-Man and Rickey faces challenges in Prime when Rickey accepts a consulting gig in Dallas. The author takes slight jabs at the huge, uninteresting (IMHO) city, which I thoroughly appreciated. I mean, come on.. what is Dallas compared to New Orleans?
I am about to begin the third book, Soul Kitchen.
Brite writes with such an authentic New Orleans voice. I just love it when I stumble upon references to Louisiana gems such as Frankie and Johnny commercials and sno-balls. I laugh at how all of the local characters just don't understand "dry" counties and giving up beer for Lent.
The setting is obviously my favorite aspect of these restaurant-based books. However, I do enjoy reading about the day-to-day drama of working as a cook, chef, etc. I've never worked in the service industry except for a college job as a barista at Pj's Coffee in the LSU student union. But I think people who have worked in the industry will savor (get it?) these books.
The relationship between G-Man and Rickey faces challenges in Prime when Rickey accepts a consulting gig in Dallas. The author takes slight jabs at the huge, uninteresting (IMHO) city, which I thoroughly appreciated. I mean, come on.. what is Dallas compared to New Orleans?