Trick Baby

The Story of a White Negro

De: Iceberg Slim

Narrado por: Cary Hite

This is the gritty truth, the life of a hustler in South Side Chicago, where the only characters are those who con and those who get conned.

Trick Baby tells the story of White Folks, a blue-eyed, light-haired con artist whose pale skin allows him to pass in the streets as a white man. Folks is tormented early in life, rejected by other children and branded a "trick baby", a child conceived between a hooker and her trick. Refusing to abandon his life in the ghetto and a chance at revenge, Folks is taken under the wing of an older mentor, Blue. What happens next is unbelievable.

Only Slim could bring us the story of a hustler forced to learn the game and rise to the top. It's Slim's story, and he tells it the only way he knows how: in the language of the streets.

©2011 the Robert Beck Estate (P)2014 Blackstone Publishing, and Urban Audiobooks

I love this book

this book is a great follow up to "pimp". I love the writers work. I relate well to it and because he speaks about familiar places to me I relate so we'll.

Great

the whole book was a page turner like no other I really enjoyed this book

Enlightenment

You get a real view of the confidence game. A must listen for street life historians.

Another Iceberg classic

Another Iceberg classic, crazy how alot of the racial tension in this book is STILL relevant nowadays

The Ins and Outs of the Con Game

Would you listen to Trick Baby again? Why?

Gary Hite has an excellent voice. It's like hearing the whole story in an old barbershop. In fact this was kind of the story you would hear in a barbershop.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked Blue because he wanted to be the protector. He was the senior man, but like "Folks" he had weaknesses that ultimately foiled his character.

Which scene was your favorite?

When folks was chasing after the poisonous woman and never found her. It was a nightmare scenario that few people will admit to.

Who was the most memorable character of Trick Baby and why?

All the characters were memorable.

Any additional comments?

This was a lot better than Pimp. Robert Beck aka Iceberg was one of the best writers of any kind of fiction.

great !!!!

loved the book. Iceberg Slim is a poet.one of the best books I have read.

Iceberg Slim is Raw

Iceberg Slim is a gritty writer who leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat I love the book

Awesome

I truly enjoyed this story. it paints a vivid picture of the protagonist, and leaves you wanting for more.

Great Story!

I loved this story! Great to get an alternative perspective from Johnny. Eager to read the next book.

Great story!

Another dive into a world so unbelievable, and tragic. The characters in this story are just as immersive as Iceberg Slim's previous entry, Pimp. A great listen!