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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
I listened to the audiobook version and it was great I liked all of the voice actors. LC's voice matches his character personality very well. Only two people voices that I did not care for was Chippy's voice and Curtis voice. Chippy sounded like a teenager the voice sounded too youthful and the cousin Curtis he sounded horrible. But overall it was a great listen.
The story picks up where we are still searching for Orlando's son and Ruby, however, we are introduced to some more Duncan relatives. This is the thing that Carl Weber does that makes you want to read the side stories because I feel like there was information that is important to know that is told in the backstory that isn't detailed in the main series. I know "The Grand Opening" and "The Grand Opening 2", takes us back to were LC, Chippy and his brothers first started off. So introducing them in this story kind of balances out.
Larry Larry Larry, that man has gone to extraordinary measures to take what was "stolen" from him and his boys. London has more of a break through moment midway and close to the end of the story. I still wonder why Daryl Graham was placed back into the story line as a sub-character. If you read some of Weber's books Mr. Graham will be referenced or appear outside of his own story "The Man in 3B". There were a lot of things left unanswered besides the main two concerns that were settled by the end of the story.
I would like to see more of Rio brought to life. He really just seems like the immature twin brother of Paris and they like to highlight Orlando, Vegas and Junior as the strongest of the Duncan clan but like London just now getting her dues, I think for the next book I would like to know more about Rio. Now Orlando and Ruby ehh... not feeling it and I am totally lost on where Vegas's son Nevada comes from?? I do not recall reading any backstory on Vegas having the oldest grandchild of LC and Chippy. The scandal I can see being revealed surrounding one of the Duncan children is something I can't wait to read more about.
The Family Business 4 did not disappoint. There may have been a few things that are questionable in the story that could have made the story better and maybe it needs to be added to the next installment. Larry's attempts to bring down his brother never worked and that should have been mentioned I think that would have added more intensity. The other drama I was actually glad happened because some characters need more shine while others need to fade out.
The story picks up where we are still searching for Orlando's son and Ruby, however, we are introduced to some more Duncan relatives. This is the thing that Carl Weber does that makes you want to read the side stories because I feel like there was information that is important to know that is told in the backstory that isn't detailed in the main series. I know "The Grand Opening" and "The Grand Opening 2", takes us back to were LC, Chippy and his brothers first started off. So introducing them in this story kind of balances out.
Larry Larry Larry, that man has gone to extraordinary measures to take what was "stolen" from him and his boys. London has more of a break through moment midway and close to the end of the story. I still wonder why Daryl Graham was placed back into the story line as a sub-character. If you read some of Weber's books Mr. Graham will be referenced or appear outside of his own story "The Man in 3B". There were a lot of things left unanswered besides the main two concerns that were settled by the end of the story.
I would like to see more of Rio brought to life. He really just seems like the immature twin brother of Paris and they like to highlight Orlando, Vegas and Junior as the strongest of the Duncan clan but like London just now getting her dues, I think for the next book I would like to know more about Rio. Now Orlando and Ruby ehh... not feeling it and I am totally lost on where Vegas's son Nevada comes from?? I do not recall reading any backstory on Vegas having the oldest grandchild of LC and Chippy. The scandal I can see being revealed surrounding one of the Duncan children is something I can't wait to read more about.
The Family Business 4 did not disappoint. There may have been a few things that are questionable in the story that could have made the story better and maybe it needs to be added to the next installment. Larry's attempts to bring down his brother never worked and that should have been mentioned I think that would have added more intensity. The other drama I was actually glad happened because some characters need more shine while others need to fade out.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I think this might be my favorite of the Family Business books. I am fully invested in all things related to the Duncan's. The ferocity in which they love and care for each other is great.
What I did love about this story in particular is the showcasing of the relationship because Junior and Sasha because I feel like they are characters that tend to fall to the wayside at times.
This story has me hoping that Carl Weber is going to write another installment to the Grand Opening (Family Business Prequel) because there was a mention of Levi in this book and they did head back down south to Waycross and were in locations from that series and so I would like for that to get expanded on to really understand Larry's breaking point even more because I know we got information on what triggered the start but there was no real moment of this is what soliiied it because that answer got cut off in the one scene of the book.
I highly recommend this series to anyone who wants more information about the Duncan Family then what is shown on TV definitely pick this up.
What I did love about this story in particular is the showcasing of the relationship because Junior and Sasha because I feel like they are characters that tend to fall to the wayside at times.
This story has me hoping that Carl Weber is going to write another installment to the Grand Opening (Family Business Prequel) because there was a mention of Levi in this book and they did head back down south to Waycross and were in locations from that series and so I would like for that to get expanded on to really understand Larry's breaking point even more because I know we got information on what triggered the start but there was no real moment of this is what soliiied it because that answer got cut off in the one scene of the book.
I highly recommend this series to anyone who wants more information about the Duncan Family then what is shown on TV definitely pick this up.
tense
You just never know what LC Duncan and his family will do next! Page turning series for sure! I highly recommend it. Time to dive into number 5!
This is the 4th installment of Tha Family Business series by Carl Weber. This installment picks up right after LC has been shot and come home. Just a quick note for this particular series, it is important to read EVERY SINGLE book in the series, including The Grand Openings as well. If you do not read these, you will be extremely lost. A fun fact about Carl Weber as an author, all of his characters meet at one point or another, from ANY of his books; which to me is prettty amazing.
What I really enjoyed about this book is that we got to meet more of the Duncans, not just LC’s family but we got to meet his brother Larry and his sons Curtis and Kevin. Larry, known as Crazy Larry, is precisely that: crazy. He wants revenge from LC for taking what he feels is rightfully his and will stop at nothing to get it. What I didn’t like about Larry, was how he treated his sons. Curtis, his older son is an idiot, following behind his dad like a little puppy dog, while Kevin is not willing to just stand by and do whatever it is his father says.
One character I was happy to see more out of was London, the oldest Ducan daughter. It was nice to see her step out of her roll as dutiful wife and do something that made her feel like herself again. I love the fact that she is questioning what it is she really wants out of life and will do what it takes to make herself happy.
I was also happy to see Ruby again! And the old Ruby at that. The Ruby that questioned what was going on and not the gullible Ruby in the past books. Even in Ruby’s shortcomings, there has been growth there. I am excited to see how her and Orlando’s relationship will grow, because at the end of the day they are still in love with one another.
What I really enjoyed about this book is that we got to meet more of the Duncans, not just LC’s family but we got to meet his brother Larry and his sons Curtis and Kevin. Larry, known as Crazy Larry, is precisely that: crazy. He wants revenge from LC for taking what he feels is rightfully his and will stop at nothing to get it. What I didn’t like about Larry, was how he treated his sons. Curtis, his older son is an idiot, following behind his dad like a little puppy dog, while Kevin is not willing to just stand by and do whatever it is his father says.
One character I was happy to see more out of was London, the oldest Ducan daughter. It was nice to see her step out of her roll as dutiful wife and do something that made her feel like herself again. I love the fact that she is questioning what it is she really wants out of life and will do what it takes to make herself happy.
I was also happy to see Ruby again! And the old Ruby at that. The Ruby that questioned what was going on and not the gullible Ruby in the past books. Even in Ruby’s shortcomings, there has been growth there. I am excited to see how her and Orlando’s relationship will grow, because at the end of the day they are still in love with one another.
I have waited a long time to find out the answers to many questions, but I still have more so I hope Carl and La Jill Get on it. I really enjoyed this book and hope it is not the last because I stated before they need to answer some more questions.
I was totally shocked with London but it was well overdue, this book had me yelling, crying, and talking trash to the authors. Hope I don’t have to wait to much longer for the other answers I need.
I was totally shocked with London but it was well overdue, this book had me yelling, crying, and talking trash to the authors. Hope I don’t have to wait to much longer for the other answers I need.
Love me some Family Business! This series just gets better and better as it progresses and I am always eager to read more. This one wasn't my favorite, but it was still worth the read. During this book, it seemed like they mentioned the past a lot and things are finally starting to come to light between the family, which makes me wish I understood more of where they were coming from before reading but either way it was fun to read and I finished it within a matter of hours.
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
3.85
Somehow I neglected to read books 2 and 3, but I enjoyed the story anyway and loved to see what's going on with the Duncan Family.