The Coldest Winter Ever: A Novel (The Winter Santiaga Series)

By Sister Souljah

A New York Times and USA TODAY Bestseller “50 Most Impactful Black Books of the Last 50 Years.” —Essence Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read The instant classic from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Life After Death brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable novel. I came busting into the world during one of New York’s worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter. Ghetto-born, Winter is the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold Winter wind blows her life in a direction she doesn’t want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will do anything to stay on top. Twenty-five years and over one million copies later, The Coldest Winter Ever is a bestseller and a national treasure, a classic handed down from one reading generation to the next. Whether you are reading it for the first time or have cherished it for years, you will never forget this Winter’s tale.

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Published Sep 20, 2005

384 pages

Average rating: 8.44

322 RATINGS

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Most definitely a page turner. Could not put this book down for anything! Sister Souljah takes it back to the 2000 trends and paints us a picture of trouble girl named Winter. We hope Winters mindset changes at some point during the book - but it only gets her into more trouble.
Fay bae
10/10 stars
I absolutely love every sista souljah book lol
Aisha Fayee
7/10 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It struck me as a finely crafted piece of literature, skillfully portraying the complexity of criminal activities and their profound effects on both families and friends. The narrative also adeptly conveyed the challenges of extricating oneself from the criminal world, even when the ultimate outcome is negative. My only critique lies in my dissatisfaction with the ending, yet I understand that it mirrors the harsh realities of such situations in real life.
ShayJordan22
9/10 stars
Absolutely loved this book! I got so anxious reading it and didn’t want to put it down!
Sas
10/10 stars
Part I read it years ago it's an interesting hood story. About love, money, friends, enemies, betrayal, family, and finally who's going to be on top.