Tyree, Omar

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The Resource Tyree, Omar

Description: Omar Tyree's works offer realistic portrayals of black life in America that cross genres between and among urban fiction, romance, and African-American fiction. Talented, affluent protagonists are contrasted with secondary characters who may not be so lucky. Seedier aspects of urban life (reckless sex, drug pushing, even fatal violence) figure prominently -- often graphically described. If sex and drugs seem glamorous at times in these works, their harsh consequences are also apparent. Personal choice and accountability are frequent themes. Laid-back, direct prose moves events at a fairly rapid pace. Tyree also writes as Urban Griot. Start with: Flyy Girl

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Description: Omar Tyree's works offer realistic portrayals of black life in America that cross genres between and among urban fiction, romance, and African-American fiction. Talented, affluent protagonists are contrasted with secondary characters who may not be so lucky. Seedier aspects of urban life (reckless sex, drug pushing, even fatal violence) figure prominently -- often graphically described. If sex and drugs seem glamorous at times in these works, their harsh consequences are also apparent. Personal choice and accountability are frequent themes. Laid-back, direct prose moves events at a fairly rapid pace. Tyree also writes as Urban Griot. Start with: Flyy Girl