Criminal Minded is a story following different characters through out the story. This story takes place in the 1990’s New York following characters Lamin, his younger sister Olivia, his best friend Zion, close cousin Curtis, and his first love Leila (Lucky). Lamin having growing up with a lazy mother who only cares for material things, Lamin promises to take care of younger sister Olivia. Olivia always being taken care of Lamin and older cousin Curtis always gets what she wants. Curtis, glued by Lamins side because his mother is a work aholic, runs into trouble that’s questionable. Zion a fostered youth and high school drop-out, but will kill for what and who he loves. Leila (Lucky) a 17 year old school girl when she meets Lamin and sticks by his side when situations are at its worst. Through out the story all things go in Lamin’s and Zion’s favor with running errands at its worst and getting rich fast. Always a dreamer lamin starts a directing business with his hustled money and quickly rises to the top. Mean while leaving Zion to take care of business by him self and little sister Olivia joins the business as well. Lucky keeping quiet and going to college. And Curtis dealing with his jealousy. I recommend this novel because it has a great detailed story coming from the character’s inner most personal thoughts that you just can’t help but feel emotionally involved as well (don’t I sound like a girl). From 1-10 I would give this book a 10 because, its just one of those story’s that when it comes to the end you just don’t want it to and really how many books give you that feeling? So yes, read it and tell your friends to read it as well.
Amanda Trujillo
Amanda Trujillo