He Say, She Say

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Summary: He Say She say
Review: I have not read the whole book entirely, but this a great book for african-americans, because we can relate to what they are going through, and it also has many details.

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Summary: Pretty Good.
Review: I read Bebe's By Golly Wow a few years ago, and didn't know anything about He Say, She Say. So when I read the back cover of He Say, She Say, I thought to myself, "Joe must really like the name Bebe, she has two books with a character by that name." Then I started reading the book, and I realized it was the same Bebe from Bebe's By Golly Wow. I thought He Say, She Say was a pretty good book. I like how Joe told the story from four different character's perspectives, yet kept it flowing smoothly. I also liked the characters. Joe's writing style is rather simplistic, but it makes for a fast read. I didn't like Chapters 60-62, because what should have been a very serious, passionate discussion between Sandy and T.J. turned into a mini-sermon about the differences between men and women. It made their situation too trivial. The scene where Sandy gets revenge on T.J. was quite funny. I didn't think ole girl had it in her! (Well, she did get some help from Bebe). I felt let down by how things were left rather open-ended regarding T.J. and Sandy. But knowing that there is a sequel, I'll have to go back and re-read Bebe's By Golly Wow to see what happened to them. All in all, He Say, She Say is a fun, quick summer read.

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Summary: He Say, She Say was an enjoyable reading experience.
Review: The characters are full-bodied and real. This book is a real gem because it mirrors life and relationships. Most people, just as these characters, travel through life hoping and believing --- Sandy looking for love; T.J. looking for success and fearful of real feelings; Bebe looking for a promotion and a good hairdresser; and Speed desperately trying to hold on to his "player's card", which should have been revoked twenty years earlier. Even with these different goals and fears, the friendship and love between the characters shine through. Now, this is a true "African-American" experience. Most readers will recognize at least one or two of these characters as friends, foes or associates. You do know them - they are just that comfortable. I could not put the book down---such a delight. I told all my friends to read it and the feedback has been wonderful. Thank you, Ms. Yolanda Joe -- can't wait to read your next book.