Night Work : A Novel

Author: Nelson George
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ISBN: 0743235517
Publisher: Touchstone Books (04 June, 2003)
Sales Rank: 303,734
Average Customer Rating: 4.15 out of 5

Customer Reviews

Rating: 4 out of 5
Night and the City!
I really enjoyed this book. It gave us a look into NYC night life that outsiders rarely see...some of it down-right seedy!! From the beginning, Night was someone we could empathize with. Nelson tells us of a young dark-skinned youngster being disparaged as he grew up. He didn't become someone that was Cool until being "Dark-skinned was in", (eg. Michael Jordan, Wesley Snipes, etc.)

I like how Night's character developed. You learned clearly what lead him to be a male escort. As time went on Night's take home pay increased as his clientele became more "upscale". However, through out all of this, one can feel that Night still had genuinely good intentions.

Night's true dream was in the music business. But his sister was his number one concerned. There was nothing he would not do for her. His night life, however, almost gets in the way of his family life when dealing with the wrong people gets the NYPD looking for him.

This book is a page turner. It's suspenceful and exciting. I look forward to reading more of Nelson George's books.


Rating: 4 out of 5
All in NIght's Work
Dark as the midnight, smooth as milk chocolate and sexy is the gigolo named Night. In Nelson George's Night Work, he takes the reader into Night's world. A mysterious world that includes a model indebted to a Israeli drug ring, a S&M murder and colorful characters such as the Nigerian Adebonojo, Raffaella, his female pimp and security expert D.

Night's goal is to be a R&B singer. On the way to realizing his dream he is side-tracked by side jobs which include being an exotic dancer and then he gets into the business of "pleasuring" wealthy clients. One night while out in a nightclub he meets the supermodel Beth Ann. She gives him a cold shoulder until it is apparent she needs him as much as he wants her. Unbeknownst to him, dealing with Beth Ann could have a detrimental effect on his life. His paying job could also have a detrimental effect on his freedom.

Nelson George has the ability to provide wild and witty erotic twists to his stories. In this novel, Night's escapades into the underworld are delved into as well as his estranged relationship with his father. The journey into the world of the sexual deviant and the underworld bosses of New York streets provides a kick and adventure to this novel. If you never read a book by Nelson George I suggest you pick this one up. If you have read his books, you will not be disappointed in this quick, but exciting read.

Jeanette
APOOO BookClub


Rating: 4 out of 5
Night Work
From $upermodels to the $uper rich... So many women, so little time. What's a brotha to do! Imagine being at the top of your game and in high demand. You think that being paid for $exual pleasure is easy, a life of luxury, don't believe anything you've been told until you hear about Night's work. Over the top! Kaisha Moss, JMRC Reviewer



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