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Summary: PURE ESCAPISM
Review: "The Itch" is not a book that will change your life or give you profound depth of thought. It will, however, amuse you with it's enjoyable story line about upper class blacks grappling with romance, finance, and guilt. Moving at a clip pace, it only briefly offers insights into the psyche of each character. Other than "Waiting to Exhale" I have not read many books based on African American success stories, so I found this very refreshing. I read it in two sittings and really enjoyed myself. As good of reason as any for reading a book.
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Summary: Cardboard Cutouts
Review: Benilde Little returns in The Itch with a cast of bicoastal buppies whose lives are bankrupt in spite of stellar educations, turbo-power careers, great looks, and a lack for nothing material. They have all bought into the lie "what you have is who you are" or my favorite rendering, "what you got is who you is." They have all the trappings that we're brainwashed to believe will make us happy, but they all have holes in their souls because they live for nothing greater than glorifying self, a sure path to abysmal disappointment. The women in Little's story appear a little better than the men, but they're still after self-gratification, they merely choose procreation to achieve their ends while the men choose the traditional routes of sex, money, and power. No one seems to have a moral compass; one character in the story chants to himself "[think] only good thoughts" when he thinks he's on the verge of making partner at the firm, even though he just dumped his wife of 10 years for a model who's incapable of loving anyone other than herself (he just doesn't know it yet). The men are all womanizers ("dogs" and "players"). Through processing their failed relationships, the women emerge somewhat healthier for the moment, but the men remain lost and continue chasing their tails (and everyone else's).The Itch made me grateful not to be a part of the MBA buppie world with its insatiable appetite for material consumption and never-ending quest for self-glorification. If your life resembles that of anyone in The Itch, I feel sorry for you. It takes hope to scratch the itch; unfortunately this book does not provide any.
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Summary: Really got into it
Review: I am always glad to read about the once thought 'non-existent' black middle class and Benilde Little has done a good job of portraying this segment of society with Good Hair and The Itch. But, I found the story especially appealing because I could relate to the characters and the similarities they have to my own life and that of some of my friends ... particularly dating, deciding to marry ... what to do when things go awry. I was reading this book on the train when a brother stepped on who looked just as I had pictured Cullen ... I had to catch myself to keep from snarling at him for in that instant was thought 'There his behind is now ! ' So, the ability to give such great descriptions is another mark of a good writer. Good, quick, entertaining read.
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Summary: Not very good
Review: I just finished listening to this book on tape, and I wasn't all that impressed. I expected something more. I think the end could have been a little better, but it ended really soft, not leaving you looking forward to her next book.
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Summary: Not very good
Review: I just finished listening to this book on tape, and I wasn't all that impressed. I expected something more. I think the end could have been a little better, but it ended really soft, not leaving you looking forward to her next book.
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Summary: An Enjoyably Quick Read
Review: The Itch was a good quick read that kept my interest to the end. Although the situations in the characters' lives could have been covered a bit more in depth, the story still kept me wanting more. I really hope there is a sequel, to see how things will work out for Abra with her new self-discovery, and how Natasha continues on with her life after Miles.
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Summary: Scratching in the right spot!
Review: THE ITCH was a quick, fun read that had a satisfying ending for Abra, who now knows that true happiness lies within ourselves, and Cullen, who now knows that every itch scratched hard enough becomes bruised and slow to heal. Sometimes, it's best to keep your hands in your pockets. Another winner from the GOOD HAIR lady herself. Thanks Ms. Little!
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Summary: Scratching........
Review: This book is definately one for the collection. It begins and ends the story that we have tried to complete almost our entire life, " What am I looking for?" The book puts so much meaning in the term "itch" that if you don't read it you will be scratching alot longer than you need to.
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Summary: A good insight to how the talent 10% lives!
Review: This book reads easily and I read it in one day. Benidle Little provides good insight to the lives of BAP. In comparison to her first novel, Good Hair, did a better job in developing the characters and providing the readers with more insight to the differnt lives of the characters. I was glad to read some of the same characters from Good Hair in this novel. I enjoyed being part of the lives of Miles, Abra, Cullen, and Natasha. My favorite character is Natasha--she is confident, independent, strong, and down-to-earth. She reminds me of the strong 90's woman. I wish Abra and Cullen would have gotten back together. I hope she has the baby in the next novel. I was disappointed with the ending--It is time for Miles to grow up! I would love to see the sequel and see if he and Cynthia paths cross again. Keep the good work up Mrs. Little.
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Summary: Boring
Review: This is the follow-up to Good Hair. Benilde is a terrific writer and keeps you wanting more. Another fast read if you are looking for a book that will keep your interest.
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