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22nd out of 102 books
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78 voters
Prime (Rickey and G-Man #3)
Two years after the opening of Liquor, New Orleans chefs Rickey and G-man are immersed in the life of their restaurant, enjoying a loyal cast of diners, and cooking great booze-laced food. All’s well until a bad review in a local paper not-so-subtly hints that their “silent” backer, celebrity chef Lenny Duveteaux, has ulterior motives. When Lenny is accused of serious crim...more
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
March 22nd 2005
by Broadway Books
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Oh, temptation. Life is full of it, sweet and evil temptation.
Rickey and G-man have given in to a few enticements over the course of their years together—booze, drugs, money; the kind of money that will get Rickey exactly where he wants to be in spite of the fact that he has to wager a little bit of himself as collateral just to get there. But the one thing they’ve never been, in fourteen years together, is unfaithful to each other. Is that really so remarkable? I suppose it depends on how much...more
Rickey and G-man have given in to a few enticements over the course of their years together—booze, drugs, money; the kind of money that will get Rickey exactly where he wants to be in spite of the fact that he has to wager a little bit of himself as collateral just to get there. But the one thing they’ve never been, in fourteen years together, is unfaithful to each other. Is that really so remarkable? I suppose it depends on how much...more
The second in Poppy Z. Brite's Liquor series was just as enjoyable as the first, Liquor. Prime picks up the story of Rickey and G-man, owners of the New Orleans restaurant, Liquor. Prime delves more deeply into their relationship as both business and life partners, as their success as chefs changes everything at a fundamental level. As with Liquor, I love Poppy Z. Brite's engaging and entertaining writing style. Her knowledge of food and the inner workings of the restaurant world create a richly...more
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...more
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...more
I liked this one a little more than Liquor, but once again I had mixed feelings about it. Rickey's continued insistence on being an ignorant hot-tempered regular joe got on my nerves. He seemed so appalled by Dallas and 'fish out of water' to the extent I thought he might shrivel up and die if he didn't get home to New Orleans soon. I'm surprised his short time in New York didn't cause him to physically explode into nothingness. Rickey seems to revel in his own ignorance, and I just don't unders...more
More of Rickey and Gman's exploits and adventures in the food industry. I wished that this series went on forever.
I went into this series thinking that I wasn't going to enjoy it. I love Brite's horror work so much and, as someone whose bookshelf comprises mainly of fantasy, sci-fi and the like, I'm generally uninterested in "normal" plots in books. That being said, I can not and will never get enough of Rickey and G-Man. I mean, Liquor was phenomenal - striking the perfect balance of companionship and romance - and Prime does the same, all the while with obstacles, dramatics and the always-glorious artistr...more
Three things I love about this series.
First: This isn't a series about being gay. It isn't a "human interest" book where the sexual orientation of the characters involved is the sole purpose of its existence -- these are stories about food and crime and New Orleans in which the sexuality of the main characters is basically irrelevant. They are gay, but the fact that they're gay has absolutely no bearing on why the rest of the events involved unfold the way they do, any more than it would if the...more
First: This isn't a series about being gay. It isn't a "human interest" book where the sexual orientation of the characters involved is the sole purpose of its existence -- these are stories about food and crime and New Orleans in which the sexuality of the main characters is basically irrelevant. They are gay, but the fact that they're gay has absolutely no bearing on why the rest of the events involved unfold the way they do, any more than it would if the...more
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Stacy, did you recommend this writer to me? Or did I read about her in The Advocate? Not sure, but I'm hooked. Two gay chefs who are lovers and who run a successful restaurant in New Orleans go through crime/suspense story, and it's fun and addictive! I'm ordering the rest of her stuff ASAP, especially if on Kindel.
I spent the weekend with Rickey and G-man. That alone makes me happy. Okay, so the criminal shenanigans were pretty loose-seamed and loopy, but those two characters are so gritty and grounded and unabashedly loving, anything they get involved in hooks me from the get-go. I'll suspend disbelief from here to Wonderland to get me my Rickey and G-man fix. I just adore them.
Leaving the goth scene far behind, Brite nevertheless remains with her beloved New Orleans and in the series of books about chefs and restaurants (yes, chefs and restaurants) has launched two of her most lovable characters. Very quirky, very good fun, and very well written.
I really enjoyed this book. I read Liquor: A Novel and I thought it was just okay. I bought this one anyway and I am so glad I did. I really liked this story and found it captivating. I'll have to buy the next one in the series now.
Another story about the life and adventures of G-Man and Ricky, 2 guys who started their own restaurant. Just as the previous book, Liquor, this book is just wonderfully written and you find yourself devouring it sentence by sentence.
I'm a little sad that Poppy traded in the Goth scene and got her grown-up on but I love her writing.
I am not a foodie but enjoyed meeting G-man and Rickey. I have to backtrack and read Liquor. Very fun, fast, enjoyable read.
I am not a foodie but enjoyed meeting G-man and Rickey. I have to backtrack and read Liquor. Very fun, fast, enjoyable read.
Nov 22, 2008
Jennifer
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
foodies, those who love or long to see New Orleans
Recommended to Jennifer by:
Poppy Z. Brite (via her blog)
The second installment in Poppy Z. Brite's New Orleans restaurant series. Not as good as Liquor, but still an enjoyable read. I'm looking forward to the third and, so far, final.
As a foodie who has visited New Orleans and loves crime dramas, I bought and enjoyed this whole series of quick reads.
Plongée intimiste dans le monde de la restauration, doublée d'une subtile intrigue.
Apr 19, 2009
Amanda
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
no one
Recommended to Amanda by:
no one
As I stated in my review of Liquor, Poppy's lost her touch in this series.
The book following Liquor, which I read earlier this year. Rickey and G-Man have been running their restaurant successfully in New Orleans for several years, even attaining somewhat of a local cult status. Rickey is asked to work as a consultant in Dallas, but doesn't know what lurks under the surface of the arrangement. These books are gems, not like much else out there. There is a bit of mystery in each one, but I wouldn't call them mysteries. They are set in restaurants but they aren't foodie...more
Prime is the second novel in Brite's New Orleans kitchen/food/restaurant universe. It's two years after the opening of Liquor. G-Man and Rickey are doing okay but Rickey wants to fly on its own and not be in debt still with Lenny. Taking a consulting job that will bring much needed cash, Rickey meets an old friend and tries to juggle ethics, pride, revenge and political mayhem. A solid story, Rickey and G-Man are still interesting and one of the most stable couple that can still make me go .. oh...more
Great ! Prime is as entertaining as Liquor, still funny and the relationship between G-Man and Ricky is cute and realistic. Prime is a non-stop page turner and when you reach the end, you know that you have to read the sequel as soon as possible !
Still a joy.
4.5 stars
Fun!
Not a bad read if you're a foodie.
fair-to-good, but is probably a bit "edgy" for conservatives :)
Prime is the second novel . In the New Orleans Kitchen /food/ restaurant series. It,s two years after the opening of Liquor. G-Man and Rickey are doing okay. Rickey wants to fly on his own and not be in debt to Lenny. When Rickey takes on a consulting job that will bring in much needed cash, He meets an old friend and tries to juggle ethics, pride, revenge and political mayhem. Rickey and G-Man are still an interesting and stable couple. very interesting story line.
On goes the story of G-man and Rickey and once again they find themselves in a plot that is beyond their doing.
I got into this one more easily after getting used to the style it's an easy read. That doesn't mean it's not suspenseful because it is and once all the little pieces have been thrown onto the table and things start making sense, it's really, really good. Still not old-Poppy Brite horror brilliant but I like it. A lot.
I got into this one more easily after getting used to the style it's an easy read. That doesn't mean it's not suspenseful because it is and once all the little pieces have been thrown onto the table and things start making sense, it's really, really good. Still not old-Poppy Brite horror brilliant but I like it. A lot.
This is the sequel to 'Liquor' - its written in a similar format, this time the restaurant in question is a steak house.
This is an OK book, if you liked Liquor then you would probably still enjoy it. However its both very similar to Liquor, and different in ways that make it worse. For example, I found some of the events in Prime more unrealistic and over the top, so I lost some of my identification with the characters.
This is an OK book, if you liked Liquor then you would probably still enjoy it. However its both very similar to Liquor, and different in ways that make it worse. For example, I found some of the events in Prime more unrealistic and over the top, so I lost some of my identification with the characters.
The second in the Liquor series, taking in Dallas as another location, and more twists, turns, and trouble for the two chefs, Rickey and G-Man. More great food talk, conspiracy and corruption, and plenty of alcohol permeate the story, and it's a thoroughly enjoyable followup to "Liquor".
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Poppy Z. Brite (born Melissa Ann Brite, now going by Billy Martin) is an American author born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Born a biological female, Brite has written and talked much about his gender dysphoria/gender identity issues. He self-identifies almost completely as a homosexual male rather than female, and as of 2011 has started taking testosterone injections. His male name is Billy Martin.
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Born a biological female, Brite has written and talked much about his gender dysphoria/gender identity issues. He self-identifies almost completely as a homosexual male rather than female, and as of 2011 has started taking testosterone injections. His male name is Billy Martin.
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