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Summary: Two-Snaps and an around the world!
Review: To write an accurate review of this sensitive, laughter causing, 4th novel of E. Lynn Harris, we must make mention of the first 3. Invisible Life, Just As I Am, And This Too Shall Pass and of course our subject, If This World Were Mine. His books are most importantly about relationships, deceit, love, and hot spots. HOMOPHOBICS beware! Grow-up and read his books for the marvelous, vivid, possibly insightful writing. Are we all family? Can we talk? Just go out get them and READ!READ!READ! This writer definitely deserves two-snaps and an around the world. However, let us note that it is a shame that it took us so long to be exposed.....
to this marvelous writer.
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Summary: Again, a book with heart and soul.
Review: E. Lynn Harris' new book was one I had to read in a day. I could not put it down. First of all, the characters drew me in to all aspects of there lives. I felt I could feel their happiness, their pain, and their frustrations. The characterization that Mr. Harris develops is so true to life that anyone can look into their own life and identify with each person. Leland, the sweet sole that he is, all I wanted was for him to find love. Dwight, this brother made peace with his past. In doing so, he opened his heart to receive love. Yolanda, now this sista, I felt for her. Basil pretty much swept her off her feet and I do believe he loved her. I knew that she would be alright, but you could not help feeling sympathetic towards Basil. I am waiting for the sequel to this book because I want to know if Basil can actually tell his father what his uncle did to him. All I can say is DEEP. As much as I loved this book, it was not as good as his first. However, Mr. Harris is still a very talented writer and I will continue to look forward to anything that he does.
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Summary: E. LYNN DOES IT LIKE NO OTHER
Review: I HAVE JUST COMPLETED THIS BOOK AND I CAN APPRECIATE. E. LYNN VIEWING A SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT RELATIONSHIP OTHER THAN "DISCOVERING IF YOU'RE GAY OR NOT." I THINK HE MADE IT CLEAR THAT WE HAVE TO MAKE CHOICES AND STAND FIRM OR ELSE YOU COULD END UP WITH NOTHING. ALSO HE TEACHES US TO HAVE AN OPEN MIND ABOUT ANY AND EVERYONE, HETEROSEXUAL OR HOMOSEXUAL, YOU CAN NEVER KNOW WHAT CURVE LIFE WILL THROW YOUR WAY. WE ALL ARE BROTHERS AND SISTERS. VERY WELL DONE E. LYNN
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Summary: if this world were mine
Review: E Lynn Harris does it again I couldn't put this book down! I was laughing and crying, this is a must read as all of his books are. Basil got what he deserved in this book a kick to the curb
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Summary: I can't get my laundry done... it's this book's fault!
Review: "If This World Were Mine," by E. Lynn Harris.
I just received this book and I haven't been able to put it down. It's so nice to see a book about black love and the many forms it can take. I think this is a must read. WARNING: If you don't have someone special, it will make you wish you did!! (: Happy Reading
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Summary: A quick read, w/food for thought to boot!
Review: E. Lynn Harris has done it again! He's written another book that is HARD to put down, with characters you want to know better. For those who are familiar with the John Basil character, you will be pleased to know he's baaack, and with another dimension which I hope is explored in future novels. I now understand the scars which have created the person that he is, although now I see, that once he finally confronts those demons he'll be a decent guy. Hey Leland, are you listening? Above all, there is a deeply spiritual thread which runs thru all of Mr. Harris' writings which always leave me with a renewed affirmation on life and relationships. Overall, E. Lynn has come up with another winner, and i personally cannot wait for the next novel
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Summary: Nothin but praise for E Lynn!
Review: First and formost let me warn you that if you pick this book up, be prepared to call in late the next morning. It is that good. The book focuses on the lives of four individuals from very different backgrounds and perspectives and how their lives come together to form a bond that violance, feelings of being deceived or even bad siniging can not break. It is a book that as a man I can assure you it will make you laugh, think, cry (not that I did mind you), and simply smile. There are stong male charaters in the book as well as women who don't lose their minds while they are waiting to exhale.
So buy it. . . and think of a good excuse for your boss tomorrow.
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Summary: FOUR OUT OF FOUR
Review: I READ THIS BOOK IN ABOUT ONE QUICK WEEKEND AND I FOUND IT TO BE ONE OF MR. HARRIS BEST WORK SINCE "INVISIBLE LIFE" IT'S WONDERFUL TO KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE STILL MAINTAIN COLLEGE FRIENDSHIPS INSTEAD OF GOING THEIR SEPARATE WAYS. I CHEERED FOR EACH OF THE CHARACTERS BECAUSE THEY EACH TAUGHT ME SOMETHING. RILEY IS LIVING PROOF THAT MONEY DOESN'T ALWAYS BUY YOU HAPPINESS, LELAND IS STILL A STRONG PROUD GAY MAN WHO DIDN'T GIVE UP ON LOVE, DWIGHT CAME TO TERMS WITH THE FACT THAT HIS HATRED FOR WHITES CAME FROM A PAIN FUL EXPERIENCE FROM CHILDHOOD AND YOLANDA STILL MANAGED TO HAVE FAITH IN HER FRIENDS AND STILL GO ON DESPITE THE MOST CRUEL BETRAYAL THAT ANY PERSON COULD IMAGINE. I ALSO FAMILIARIZED MYSELF WITH BASIL HENDERSON AND ALTHOUGH HE GOT HIS PAYBACK BIGTIME THE WAY HE DESERVED IT, WE DO UNDERSTAND THAT BEHIND THE FACADE OF BEING SUPERSTUD, THERE LIES A VERY LONELY AND EMBITTERED MAN WHO WILL NEVER FIND LOVE WITH ANOTHER MAN OR WOMAN BECAUSE DEEP DOWN HE DOESN'T LOVE HIMSELF AND HE STILL WRESTLES WITH THE HORROR OF HIS CHILDHOOD. IT'S ALSO REFRESHING TO KNOW THAT MR. HARRIS'S BOOKS ARE ENJOYING A CROSSOVER AUDIENCE AND THAT STRAIGHT PEOPLE NOW REALIZE THAT GAY PEOPLE ARE ALSO HUMAN AS WELL.
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Summary: Once Again......
Review: He just can't stop, he's off the hook this book is a must read it wont give it away I just want to tell you te read it wll have you cying and laughing.
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Summary: A must read
Review: I guess I finally had to read one of E. Lynn Harris's books. I can't recommend this one. The multiple first-person narratives were needlessly confusing (and lazy writing, in my opinion). Dwight's "militant" character was a too cliched to be believable. Riley's passive aggression was annoying. Still, the plot was just captivating for me to finish the book. The happy endings seemed a bit too contrived to resolve all the multiple plot threads. I can't speak with any authority on the bisexuality. I don't think Harris adequately explained (is that the right word?) why a man would be alternately attracted to both men and women. He seemed to be saying that homosexual liasons in this context were either the result of a past history of sexual abuse or opportunity. I don't think either explanation held water in the context of the two male bisexuals in this book. I think Harris is a writer that needs to be published. The subjects in this book do exist in the real world and deserve to have a voice. Could this particular book have been better written? Absolutely. Was it worth the week it took me to read it. Maybe.
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