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Lagniappe
Four former army friends reunite in New Orleans for a "guys" weekend. What starts out as a night of reminiscing and partying spirals into a weekend that will change all of their lives forever. The guys quickly learn that time changes people. The guys went to New Orleans to party, but they all get a little something extra.
48 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2014
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August 16, 2016
Big Easy Lagniappe
Four army buddies reunite in New Orleans for a rowdy weekend of fun.
After years of separation, a group of men gather to have fun and catch up on old times. The guys have a great time but time has a way of changing some. All is not as it seems and no one will leave New Orleans the same as they arrived.
I was kind of worried when I reached the half way point and very little had transpired. I mean, as expected, the guys were having a great time but I was beginning to question my need to read further. However, things suddenly took an interesting turn and I found myself reading faster. Smith takes his sweet time building up the story. Once there, oh my! Really packs a punch to the gut. Worth the quick read.
FYI: The oyster's at Acme Oyster House AND Drago's really are that good. Always a must when in New Orleans.
Four army buddies reunite in New Orleans for a rowdy weekend of fun.
After years of separation, a group of men gather to have fun and catch up on old times. The guys have a great time but time has a way of changing some. All is not as it seems and no one will leave New Orleans the same as they arrived.
I was kind of worried when I reached the half way point and very little had transpired. I mean, as expected, the guys were having a great time but I was beginning to question my need to read further. However, things suddenly took an interesting turn and I found myself reading faster. Smith takes his sweet time building up the story. Once there, oh my! Really packs a punch to the gut. Worth the quick read.
FYI: The oyster's at Acme Oyster House AND Drago's really are that good. Always a must when in New Orleans.
March 26, 2016
Title: Lagniappe
Author: Brian W. Smith
Publisher: Hollygrove Publisher
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Lagniappe" by Brian W. Smith
My Thoughts....
Wow, this is what did happen when four military friends [Nick, Derek, Carmelo and Hamilton] take a trip 'down memory lane'...a reunion to New Orleans. Yes, this will be two nights of fun but who would have ever thought that taking a trip down memory lane may not have been the best route to have gone on for these friends. What will happen when 'secrets' start to come out that will change their lives forever?
What is going on with Nick Drummond [his wife Gabrielle], Hamilton Porter and Nick, Derek Hanson and Carmelo Kingston [his wife Janet]....and how do these people all tie into each other?
Well, you will just have to pick up 'Lagniappe' and see for yourself how well this author presents it all to you in this twist of a read that will definitely give you a 'jaw-dropping ending! This is definitely one of those reads that will cause you to think about it long after the read. Would I recommend? YES!
Author: Brian W. Smith
Publisher: Hollygrove Publisher
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Lagniappe" by Brian W. Smith
My Thoughts....
Wow, this is what did happen when four military friends [Nick, Derek, Carmelo and Hamilton] take a trip 'down memory lane'...a reunion to New Orleans. Yes, this will be two nights of fun but who would have ever thought that taking a trip down memory lane may not have been the best route to have gone on for these friends. What will happen when 'secrets' start to come out that will change their lives forever?
What is going on with Nick Drummond [his wife Gabrielle], Hamilton Porter and Nick, Derek Hanson and Carmelo Kingston [his wife Janet]....and how do these people all tie into each other?
Well, you will just have to pick up 'Lagniappe' and see for yourself how well this author presents it all to you in this twist of a read that will definitely give you a 'jaw-dropping ending! This is definitely one of those reads that will cause you to think about it long after the read. Would I recommend? YES!
August 3, 2014
I love short stories because you have to employ a certain type of skill to captivate the reader in a shorter period of time. You don't get the luxury of dragging the story out and delivering a lot of back story and you have to make the reader quickly care enough about the characters to stick with the story. This was my first story by Brian W. Smith and I am hooked because he is a master storyteller. I read Lagniappe in the car on a trip and I got on my kid's nerves because I kept exclaiming my excitement at the little shocks and surprises. Now I'm on to read pretty much everything he has ever written!
October 30, 2015
This book started off as a fast paced book and stay fast thru out the whole story, there was never a dull moment. All the characters where described perfectly. The ending was a total shocker. There really needs to be a part 2 to this book...I almost feel cheated...I get all up in the story and then it just ends with a boom...Literally. But nevertheless I intend to read more of Author Brian W. Smith's books, I'm hooked on his writing skills for sure.
October 7, 2015
1st read by Brian W. Smith. Believable characters & an attention-grabbing storyline kept the pages turning as these 4 fellas met up for a reunion in the Big Easy. Very good short read.
October 5, 2021
This was nice to read as a novelette. I got just the chunk of drama and juiciness that I needed. People should do this more often, instead of dragging on drama and sordidness into a full length novel. But it wasn't really particularly sordid per se. There were some twists in the plot, which was appreciated, and the dialogue was really good. Not the best in the world, but definitely 4 stars. Hearing a Black voice and a man's voice doing literature well was the best. I'll definitely read another by Smith.
July 19, 2023
OMG!!!
I never saw that coming! Brian W Smith has a way with words. When you think you have everything figured out he throws in a twist here and turn there! I am definitely telling everyone about this one! I can’t wait to read more!
When I tell you, I brought every book I could find by Brian I mean it and got my friends reading them too! We go on and on talking about them! Well done Brian!
I never saw that coming! Brian W Smith has a way with words. When you think you have everything figured out he throws in a twist here and turn there! I am definitely telling everyone about this one! I can’t wait to read more!
When I tell you, I brought every book I could find by Brian I mean it and got my friends reading them too! We go on and on talking about them! Well done Brian!
October 6, 2017
With every book there is knowledge dropped. With the four friends living in the past, I must show the quote that BWS states:
"I have memories, but only a fool stores his past in his future" David Gerrold
"I have memories, but only a fool stores his past in his future" David Gerrold
September 20, 2020
Wow, another great read by Brian W Smith!
October 14, 2022
Man O Man
Okay, I wasn't expecting the depth of this story because it was so short. The 4 man characters were well developed and the ending I didn't see coming. Exceptional!
Okay, I wasn't expecting the depth of this story because it was so short. The 4 man characters were well developed and the ending I didn't see coming. Exceptional!
April 11, 2024
Gripping
Once again Brian W. Smith has scucced in mesmerizing me with one of his incredible stories.
He has the uncanny ability to make you laugh and cry in one gripping setting!
Once again Brian W. Smith has scucced in mesmerizing me with one of his incredible stories.
He has the uncanny ability to make you laugh and cry in one gripping setting!
October 1, 2014
Excellent read. Wish it could have been longer. Four buddies take a much needed vacation to NOLA. They soon find out things have changed since their younger days. Secrets are deeply hidden and some truths come a knocking at your door. Opinions of people are shattered and a life changes drastically. Very good read.
March 12, 2015
Smith spins a story of a all boys weekend in the ultimate party city, New Orleans. As the four friends, spend a weekend reminiscing, drinking and club hopping, secrets start to unfold. Even though this is a short story the character development builds and plot twist surprised this reader. Outstanding story that I would love to as a full length novel.
September 22, 2015
Short but very entertaining. Four friends get together after a decade to catch up and enjoy the busy city of New Orleans. They realize that people change and people are often not who you think they are. Brian W Smith has done it again with another jaw-dropping ending to a story that left me wanting more.
July 3, 2014
Thought provoking
This was truly a hidden jewel that I would like all to discover. I love love loved this book from beginning to end. As another reader stated my mouth has been left wide open!
This was truly a hidden jewel that I would like all to discover. I love love loved this book from beginning to end. As another reader stated my mouth has been left wide open!
July 13, 2014
Awesome Awesome Awesome
This book was great. The twist were unexpected making this a brilliantly written book. All I can say is read it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. I will definitely read more of Mr. Smith's books.
This book was great. The twist were unexpected making this a brilliantly written book. All I can say is read it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. I will definitely read more of Mr. Smith's books.
January 23, 2016
Something Extra
I enjoyed reading this novella about four male friends meeting for a weekend in New Orleans. It was great reading a story about males and from a male point of view. I will definitely read more from this author.
Barbara Joe Williams
I enjoyed reading this novella about four male friends meeting for a weekend in New Orleans. It was great reading a story about males and from a male point of view. I will definitely read more from this author.
Barbara Joe Williams
July 5, 2014
Good short read. People change over time. What was fun & fly then may not be anymore.
October 8, 2015
Really enjoy this book! The development of friendship and the experiences that they went through was very interesting.
January 26, 2016
WOW!
For novella, this kept you interested. Every page was a new surprise. And to think that is belived that women have drama.
For novella, this kept you interested. Every page was a new surprise. And to think that is belived that women have drama.
October 27, 2015
Good and quick read with a few surprises.
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