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Summary: One of the most intelligent books on human relationships.
Review: This novel is so far the best I have read on the subject of race relations and interracial romance. Some critics of interracial romance genre gripe about how the white male characters come off too eager to be with the black woman, who in turn, does not trust the relationship wholeheartedly until she is romanced in a such a fantastic way that it comes off unrealistic. McLarin does not spin this type of fairytale into the romance of Lee and Porter. It is honest, at times, brutal, about the reality of race and how it affects an interracial couple.Ms. McLarin has such a smooth, lyrical way of writing that the language comes off in a beautiful, bittersweet way. It reflects the dilemma the characters are facing w/their love for each other and the demons they are wrestling inside of themselves. A tender, beautiful read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to read an intelligent, honest account of interracial romance that goes beyond "jungle fever".
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Summary: Put your thinking caps on...
Review: This was a great book. It hit from every angle when it comes to interracial relationships. Porter and Lee were deep developed characters. Reading this book made me question a lot of things I had previously thougt. A must read!
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Summary: I Really Wanted to Like this Book
Review: With all the great reviews listed I couldn't wait to read this book. Like other reviews, I thought the Lee and Porter transitioned into a couple too fast. Porter seemed almost obsessed with Lee. I was appalled at Porter's issue with the biracial child in the store or that when he used the "n" word it was almost as if he felt a sense of release. I hated the circumstances under which Porter asked Lee to marry him. I also hated the way it ended. Lee risked her family and friends to be with Porter and he betrays her. I can't believe a strong woman like Lee would have accepted what Porter did to her and take him back. I think this book was intelligently written but I had a lot of trouble swallowing parts of it.
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