Mistrustful

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Summary: A Young Brother's Coming of Age
Review: Davis Virginia is a young black man on the right track. Despite a childhood full of sacrifices, he has risen above it all, graduating from high school and headed to Clark Atlanta University for college. He not only carries intelligence and charm but he also possesses good looks and a boyish innocence that draws the attention of many. From the moment he arrives on campus, his journey immediately begins.

While Davis succeeds academically, he also begins to walk a fine line between his morals and lust, as he eventually becomes the erotic object of female desires. As one battles sexual urges to maintain a platonic relationship, another easily falls for him as she fights to gain self-esteem and respect. Will Davis be able to keep it together as he explores these new realms? Will the women in his life be able to discover true love and peace, or will they be forever enraptured in Davis' character?

C.R. Jackson does an amazing job in bringing to life subjects that have impacted many. The dialogue, characters, and setting are vivid and presented with great honesty and realism. Mistrustful is a captivating story and Mr. Jackson is well on his way to great success as a writer. I eagerly anticipate more from Mr. Jackson in the future.

Reviewed by Kanika (Nika) Wade

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Summary: A Sleeper
Review: It starts out realllllllly slow.
It's a filler

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Summary: Excellent Debut Novel
Review: Mistrustful is a didactic coming of age story. The author opens a few windows of an enormous house giving us a glimpse of a young man entering manhood. We journey with him through qualms and the realistic and painful resolutions. Davis is in college...smart, well rounded, and untypically compassionate. He juggles classes, friendship, love, and placid perils like a pro until he gets involved in a situation that pulls his heart in two different directions.

Told with a clear voice, clever words, and sensuous settings, the author masterfully intertwines perilous situations that result in Davis learning important lessons and enduring tremendous growth. The story flows and is tastefully told. The characters are unique and stand out as individuals. The dilemmas that Davis faces are familiar, but somehow the author dispels a refreshing perspective...the male perspective.

Mistrustful is an indulging quick read that is entertaining and unpredictable.

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Summary: simply magnificent
Review: Mistrustful is more than a coming of age novel and more than a novel about a young man coming to terms with his sexuality. Mistrustful takes us on a ride for Davis Virginia's first year at Clark Atlanta University. Mr. Jackson's subtle approach to character development leaves you knowing his characters intimately, as if they are "infused" in your psyche. He uses dialogue in a unique way to convey information and insights. I found this book to be perfectly enjoyable. It's a fun romp around the life of a young man who's hormones are out of control as well as a blend of life lessons and insights people of all ages can understand and relate to.

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Summary: Living...
Review: Okay, let me just start by giving a disclaimer. First, I am not a male-hater. Secondly, it was not my intention to male bash in this review, despite the vernacular I may have utilized. Finally, the views expressed in this writing do not necessary represent the opinions of R.E.A.L. Reviewers or any of their affiliates. Whew, that's done, let us get down to business.

First, I read this book and inferred that a man had to write this novel. The main character is a black American male that is discovering the "joys" of manhood and all the rights and responsibilities associated with this rite of passage. Although the author never gives a thorough description of the main character, Davis Virginia, one can deduce, based on the story, he must be God's gift to humanity and women in general. Essentially, the entire plot centers on Davis's freshman experiences at a Historically Black University (HBCU): Clark-Atlanta.

Surprisingly, given Davis's animal magnetism, he managed to make it through high school without one serious girlfriend and his virginity in tact; according to him, it is because sports and academics take most of his attention. However, all that quickly changes when he arrives at the university. He not only manages to attract the attention of three very beautiful, successful and intelligent women, with little effort, but also breaks their hearts and leads each of them through a personal crisis. Each woman thanks Davis by the end of the book and forgives him of his philandering ways. Davis also learns a valuable lesson: do not engage in sex until after the love. However, his journey to this "epiphany" is a bit much. Oh yeah, I forgot one thing, his straight `A's his first year come easy to Davis.

I will admit that perhaps I am a cynic and a bit jaded but I do not believe that this in anyway influenced this review. Willingly, I give props to the author for acknowledging the beauty and diversity of the black woman. I will even go so far as to say that Davis could almost be a positive role model for some young men out there. Likewise, a male audience would probably appreciate this novel; Davis is living a lot of men's dream, but sisters may find this character a bit hard to swallow. Did I mention that despite being a virgin, he is able to rock the other women's world? Okay, enough, just in case I failed miserably, this review was written a little tongue in cheek!

Leanna
R.E.A.L. Reviewers



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Summary: = Morris Chestnut meets Nia Long, Jada & Gabrielle Union
Review: THIS BOOK IS GREAT! I read it in two days(!) page after page, chapter after chapter what an emotional roller coaster. I cried when Davis saved his gay friend from getting killed!! Damn, I can't wait to read his next book! Good one C.R. !!

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Summary: = Morris Chestnut meets Nia Long, Jada & Gabrielle Union
Review: THIS BOOK IS GREAT! I read it in two days(!) page after page, chapter after chapter what an emotional roller coaster. I cried when Davis saved his gay friend from getting killed!! Damn, I can't wait to read his next book! Good one C.R. !!

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Summary: NICE READ
Review: This book was a nice read; it is not a great book, but it was o.k. the book is about a young man named Davis who is going to start college. Davis is the only one out of his friends back home to go to college, so his mother puts a little pressure on him but not more than he can handle, Davis is a well built male and also a virgin, when he looses his virginity is when Davis start getting caught up in some sex escapades with all different type of girls, Davis also risk his life for his roommate and a person who is taken a real beat down , you will laugh at Davis mother named Dee who is strong and also a great mom, and Davis crazy roommate, named Holly who is from deep in the south, and all the girls who Davis sleep with has some major issues to deal with. I like the way the author ends the book. The book is really a 3.5

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Summary: please dont buy this book
Review: THIS BOOK WAS NOT GOOD AT ALL. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME THIS BOOK WAS VERY YOUNG MINDED A TEENAGER COULD READ THIS BOOK.
THE COVER WILL MISS LEAD YOU TO THINK THIS BOOK GOT IT GOING ON.
THE AUTHOR WAS VERY SMART TO MAKE THE COVER LOOK GOOD BECAUSE THE BOOK WASNT GOOD AT ALL.

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Summary: Mistrustful = Morris Chestnut, Jada & Nia Long love triangle
Review: This book was real good, not great...but real good. It was slow at the start picked up quickly and climaxed well. It reminds me of a sort of Soul Food set in college. I did read the book in two days so it caught and kept my attention and I am glad I finished it. I CRIED WHEN DAVIS STEPPED IN TO STOP HIS GAY FRIEND FROM GETTING KILLED! (...) bottom line word is he's changing the writing game with these two books!