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The Ungrateful Bastards
This book is classic T. Styles (Black & Ugly, A Hustler's Son) with the benefit of her expertise!
Funny, Dramatic and most of all highly entertaining!
Funny, Dramatic and most of all highly entertaining!
- GenresUrban
97 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 22, 2015
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About the author
T. Styles
101 books605 followersStyles is the award Winning CEO of The Cartel Publications - an international, independent publishing house. She also owns Cartel Urban Cinema, an independent film production company. To date T. Styles has written 76 original novels under various pen names. Her novels have been published under her own house as well as Kensington and St. Martins.
Her screenplay “Concrete Beach”, reached the semifinals round for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, a screenwriting competition, hosted by The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Oscars). In addition, her other screenplay “Blurred”, reached the top 15%, validating what her fans already know...that T. Styles knows the art of storytelling.
Styles’ publishing house, The Cartel Publications, is the face of today's urban fiction and street fiction industries. In both the digital and print world, the Cartel represents the best her generation has to offer in African American literature. She has aptly been dubbed "Urban Fiction Empress" and "Literary Master".
Styles is multifaceted and facilitates her popular seminar "How To Write A Novel In 30 Days", using her non-fiction novel of the same title. Styles consults authors and publishing houses on what it takes to achieve success and longevity in the book industry, using the Cartel as a guide.
She has been featured in The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Essence Magazine, Don Diva Magazine, Oprah Winfrey's Network and Urban Book Source. She has been awarded Author Of The Year by AAMBC and was voted Most Underrated Author by The Urban Book Source.
Her screenplay “Concrete Beach”, reached the semifinals round for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, a screenwriting competition, hosted by The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Oscars). In addition, her other screenplay “Blurred”, reached the top 15%, validating what her fans already know...that T. Styles knows the art of storytelling.
Styles’ publishing house, The Cartel Publications, is the face of today's urban fiction and street fiction industries. In both the digital and print world, the Cartel represents the best her generation has to offer in African American literature. She has aptly been dubbed "Urban Fiction Empress" and "Literary Master".
Styles is multifaceted and facilitates her popular seminar "How To Write A Novel In 30 Days", using her non-fiction novel of the same title. Styles consults authors and publishing houses on what it takes to achieve success and longevity in the book industry, using the Cartel as a guide.
She has been featured in The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Essence Magazine, Don Diva Magazine, Oprah Winfrey's Network and Urban Book Source. She has been awarded Author Of The Year by AAMBC and was voted Most Underrated Author by The Urban Book Source.
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July 22, 2016
This book was straight fire from the first page. These kids were hella bad. They had no respect for themselves or their mother. Those kids lived a lie their whole lives. T.Styles will never disappointed me ever. I feel she gets better every time she pens a book. I just love her style she will have you thinking this and it's that why to go T. Styles you did your damn thing once again.
July 25, 2015
This family had issues...Their actions made this story comical at times. Just when I thought what's next, a new bomb dropped! Martha was a mother like no other! Great storyline, characters & read! Highly recommended
June 7, 2015
Wow
Once again T. Styles wrote a thought provoking book. The twists that she is able to create are amazing. What you think you know you really don't. I would highly recommend this book. Once again amazing job T. Styles.
Once again T. Styles wrote a thought provoking book. The twists that she is able to create are amazing. What you think you know you really don't. I would highly recommend this book. Once again amazing job T. Styles.
July 23, 2016
It seems like mama forgot one crucial verse of the bible........what you reap, you shall sow!
First, this was a great read! AS ALWAYS! T Styles has not turned out a bad book. At first, I didn't feel bad for the kids. I have an issue with kids not respecting their parents. Once I saw what she allowed to happen to them, she was the one who needed a hit put out on them. For a warped mind, I understood why Martha felt the need to differ to her husband. But no matter what, she should not have allowed the things that happened. And then wanna know why her kids were acting the way they were? It made sense in the end why she allowed her children to run the house...........GUILT!!!
First, this was a great read! AS ALWAYS! T Styles has not turned out a bad book. At first, I didn't feel bad for the kids. I have an issue with kids not respecting their parents. Once I saw what she allowed to happen to them, she was the one who needed a hit put out on them. For a warped mind, I understood why Martha felt the need to differ to her husband. But no matter what, she should not have allowed the things that happened. And then wanna know why her kids were acting the way they were? It made sense in the end why she allowed her children to run the house...........GUILT!!!
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June 27, 2015
Life was hard for Martha's children Zoom, Berry and Dodson. Their father died, their mother abandoned them and the streets of DC were unmerciful. They all decided to contribute in their own little way, never realizing the damage they were doing.
This book is full of family secrets that once revealed…well bring the walls crumbling down. Once again, T. Styles proves why she is in a class by herself! This literary piece reminds you of her classic style (A Hustler's Son immediately comes to mind). Way to go Mama T …I'm proud to be a Twisted Baby!
This book is full of family secrets that once revealed…well bring the walls crumbling down. Once again, T. Styles proves why she is in a class by herself! This literary piece reminds you of her classic style (A Hustler's Son immediately comes to mind). Way to go Mama T …I'm proud to be a Twisted Baby!
June 2, 2015
The ungrateful bastard
I fall in love with this story I feel like I need more it was so much mystery behind the Gregory's and their secrets. My mind was going crazy trynna figure out what happened .. I felt so bad for the kids t. Styles just always pull you into her stories and take you threw the motions .
I fall in love with this story I feel like I need more it was so much mystery behind the Gregory's and their secrets. My mind was going crazy trynna figure out what happened .. I felt so bad for the kids t. Styles just always pull you into her stories and take you threw the motions .
June 19, 2015
Ungrateful parents!!
I can't believe that a woman would stoop so low to keep a man. Kids are a gift and innocent in what we do as adults. Lies, secrets, and betrayal lead to a child's downfall. This book opened my eyes to the sick madness adults put children through. I loved the characters and the deep plot of what drives a woman mad, literally!!
I can't believe that a woman would stoop so low to keep a man. Kids are a gift and innocent in what we do as adults. Lies, secrets, and betrayal lead to a child's downfall. This book opened my eyes to the sick madness adults put children through. I loved the characters and the deep plot of what drives a woman mad, literally!!
June 10, 2015
Mama T has penned a new tale and to me it's different from what you may expect. This doesn't take away the fact that it's a great story only that I appreciated the unexpected
July 18, 2019
I am always impressed Ms. Styles writing again this was a great read. A lot of twist and turns. You won't be disappointed. From Zooms commitment to his family. To Dookie's untimely death.
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June 9, 2015
I have read many, many books by Author T. Styles and one thing I can say about her...she doesn't get tired! Each story she writes captivates me in the very beginning and leaves me wrapped up in an imaginary world all the way to the very end... "The Ungrateful Bastards" was no different.
At her wits end and with nowhere to turn, Martha is a woman on a mission to get back at the three people who have caused her the most strife. But what happens when those people are her own children?! Chaos, murder, and mayhem!
I finished this book in two days. It would've been sooner but life got in the way. There was never a dull moment and I found myself not wanting it to end. Definitely a perfect standalone novel.
At her wits end and with nowhere to turn, Martha is a woman on a mission to get back at the three people who have caused her the most strife. But what happens when those people are her own children?! Chaos, murder, and mayhem!
I finished this book in two days. It would've been sooner but life got in the way. There was never a dull moment and I found myself not wanting it to end. Definitely a perfect standalone novel.
May 23, 2015
Ungrateful Asses
I have been waiting for this book to decorator some time now and I was not disappointed. Good Lord Zoom, Berry, and Dodson were some worrisome children. Their mother Martha wasn't about much either. Family secrets, lack of trust, and an unsteady family foundation caused a lot of turmoil amongst the Gregorys.
A couple of errors in the story, but it was most certainly classic T Styles work. A few good hearty laughs, drama, and well blended characters. I really enjoyed this bunch of fools
I have been waiting for this book to decorator some time now and I was not disappointed. Good Lord Zoom, Berry, and Dodson were some worrisome children. Their mother Martha wasn't about much either. Family secrets, lack of trust, and an unsteady family foundation caused a lot of turmoil amongst the Gregorys.
A couple of errors in the story, but it was most certainly classic T Styles work. A few good hearty laughs, drama, and well blended characters. I really enjoyed this bunch of fools
June 27, 2015
Great read. It went fast as well. It's also filled with strong messages.
The way lies, secrets, guilt, being unforgiving, unforgivable and scared can ruin individuals and families are real in this story. The swiftness of which love can be taken away is wild, but true.
No lie, I started off wanting to slap everybody in it. Until I got deeper into their story and was able to emphasize. I saw where they came from and what they were going through on an entirely different level. I love/hate the ending. If you've read it, you probably understand why. Overall, I highly recommend this one.
The way lies, secrets, guilt, being unforgiving, unforgivable and scared can ruin individuals and families are real in this story. The swiftness of which love can be taken away is wild, but true.
No lie, I started off wanting to slap everybody in it. Until I got deeper into their story and was able to emphasize. I saw where they came from and what they were going through on an entirely different level. I love/hate the ending. If you've read it, you probably understand why. Overall, I highly recommend this one.
June 16, 2015
Man I thought that these poor kids would never catch a break!! A lot of twist and turns & pretty hardcore realities to some individuals but overall this book was another great read. T. Styles always give me suspense and entertainment. I love her style of writing and I will forever be a Twisted baby! Thanks mother Styles for dropping another banger!!!
January 13, 2016
Dodson, Zoom and Berry
Such a good book and folk of drama. This book is a reminder to why I have always been a fan of this author. The only thing preventing a 5* star rating is that there were a few errors and name mix-ups that threw me off.
Such a good book and folk of drama. This book is a reminder to why I have always been a fan of this author. The only thing preventing a 5* star rating is that there were a few errors and name mix-ups that threw me off.
August 13, 2016
T. Styles has done it again!
Another T. Styles production. I read this book in two days. Could not put it down. In true T. Styles fashion this book pulled me in and never disappointed. The ending, one word WOW!!!!!!!!
Another T. Styles production. I read this book in two days. Could not put it down. In true T. Styles fashion this book pulled me in and never disappointed. The ending, one word WOW!!!!!!!!
June 22, 2015
Great
Once again my favorite authors have put it down with another great read. I have to say she never disappoints me when I read one of her books. It grabbed my attention and kept me in excitement from one page to the next.
Once again my favorite authors have put it down with another great read. I have to say she never disappoints me when I read one of her books. It grabbed my attention and kept me in excitement from one page to the next.
July 29, 2015
Ungrateful Bastards
This book was definitely a page turner I had to force Myself to put it down to get stuff done Mama T. You have done it again with every book I become amazed and the books pull Me in
This book was definitely a page turner I had to force Myself to put it down to get stuff done Mama T. You have done it again with every book I become amazed and the books pull Me in
August 3, 2015
ANOTHER WINNER
When I write reviews for the books I've read, I don't like to giveaway any of the story. I am a HUGE fan of T. Styles, and I have NOT been disappointed from day one. Job well done!
When I write reviews for the books I've read, I don't like to giveaway any of the story. I am a HUGE fan of T. Styles, and I have NOT been disappointed from day one. Job well done!
June 3, 2015
what a crazy mixed up family, started with the mother and ended with the kids. disfunctional at it's finest!
June 18, 2015
never a dull moment reading this authors work
July 18, 2015
T. Styles did it again delivering another entertaining tale. From start to finish this book will have u laughing and in shock.
May 31, 2015
4.5 stars.
May 24, 2015
Suspenseful! Good read
May 24, 2015
Page Turner
As always TStyles delivers. The talents of this author are amazing. The book keeps you on the edge of you seat and leaves you wanting more.
As always TStyles delivers. The talents of this author are amazing. The book keeps you on the edge of you seat and leaves you wanting more.
May 25, 2015
Awsome
As usual t styles has created another great book, I love all her books!! They save u wanting more!
Can't wait to read more of her work.
As usual t styles has created another great book, I love all her books!! They save u wanting more!
Can't wait to read more of her work.
June 1, 2015
Go get it now.
Omg I had to read this to the end I will not tell the book out but it was dam good and I would love to have more yes yes yes great job..
Omg I had to read this to the end I will not tell the book out but it was dam good and I would love to have more yes yes yes great job..
May 31, 2015
Wow!!!!
June 30, 2015
This book will definitely make you think and have you on edge. T. Styles is a great writer definitely making you use your brain. It's a must read....
July 3, 2015
T Styles has done it again
All I have to say is T Styles is one of my favorite authors for a reason!!' I loved the book. Please write a sequel.
All I have to say is T Styles is one of my favorite authors for a reason!!' I loved the book. Please write a sequel.
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