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Summary: Words to grow on...
Review: This book is definitely missing a few pertinent things. Aletha and Desiree, Snaps 1 & 2, were the only characters that we really got to know. The other women featured appeared to be undeveloped drop-ins. The book would have needed another 300-600 pages to give them more depth. If they had not been made main characters (per the flap), perhaps the reader would not have been so anxious for more on them. Fortunately, the Christmas dinner at the Browns made up for some of the lull. I believe that this author has potential. Please take the criticism given by your readers constructively, not negatively. Your next work will benefit from it. Please keep writing because everyone deserves another chance.. God Bless!
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Summary: Horrible!
Review: This author didn't make black men or women look or sound very good at all. She seemed to imply that black male/female relationships are futile. A self-hating odyssey of an confused black woman. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Perhaps she should get to know more black men.
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Summary: "WHERE IS THE LOVE?"
Review: Incomplete storylines, unrealistic characters, details we don't need to know about and your Snaps were numbered incorrectly. WHY ARE THE SISTERS ALL CRAZY? WHERE IS THE LOVE? WHO WAS THE EDITOR? :( As an avid reader of black writers I am truly disappointed and cannot understand how this book could have have been found worthy of publishing. The potential of this book has been LOST. Please before you publish your next book, DEVELOP YOUR CHARACTERS, BE SURE TO COMPLETE ALL STORYLINES and please, please, please EDIT, EDIT, EDIT. Don't get me wrong, this book has at least 3 storylines that could developed into books. So I hope Ms. Welch-Tyson takes this as constructive criticism from someone who knows what they like to read. Finally, if you really loved yourself and saw your life as a beautiful thing you would be in that all too short line of "FOLK" portraying sisters on a more positive note.PEACE OUT
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Summary: Just say No!!!
Review: If you reading this review before you buy this book, DON'T DO IT!!! Save your money! The book was awful. Disappointed is a mild word to use. Our book club read the flap and thought the book would describe us (bold, strong and spicy)...we changed our book club name after we read this book. The only good thing about this book was the artwork. I guess it is true..you can't judge a book by it's cover.
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Summary: Don't waste your cash or your time!!!
Review: I was terribly disappointed in this book. The author's portrayal of black men was typical, while white men were shown as kind, understanding, etc., etc., etc. And who was she trying to convince that Jewish people are not white? The objective of this book seemed to be to push Black women in the arms of any man who isn't Black. Shame on you!!!
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Summary: I have read a lot of books and this was "A GREAT BOOK"
Review: I would like to say thanks Ms. Welch-Tyson!!!!. This book was fun and I could not put it down. First of all it is definitely realistic and it was full of fun to read. Yes, I would leave it on the subway as a gift to make someone else's day. Can't wait for your next book. Keep jotting down your thoughts, they are great so far!!!! Your cover was the BOMB!!!
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Summary: Good book, with a different perspective on black women
Review: Unlike many books about black women this book doesnt suggest their main problem is black men. Rather it suggests black women should take ownership of their own happiness and be responsible about achieving this. Although the issue of dating across racial lines is promiently featured in this book, that isn't what this book is about. Rather it suggests the beauty of black women can be enhanced with a letting go of anger about men and a commitment to one's own happiness.I did not see the dialouge as sterotypical I think many people, in a mass culture speak in generalities, but underneath the surface the real issues become apparent, as we get to know each other. As I got futher into the book I found many comments that were similar to those I often hear from women, I've known. A good read, a different perspective, I strongly recommend this book.
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Summary: I was totally displeased with this book!!!!
Review: I read this book last November thinking that I would find something interesting from a fresh, new voice in African American fiction. I was very disappointed as I read further into the book. There were too many characters in the story that I was left wondering about at the end of the book. However, even though I did not enjoy her first novel, I think that it will be interesting to see what her second novel will be like.
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Summary: Why Me!
Review: I tried several times to complete this book and I found it a waste of time, I wouldn't suggest this book. Snap one!, Snap two!, Snap this book in two!
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Summary: Beware of Black Woman bashing her own!
Review: I can't say enough BAD things about this awful book. I was disgusted. I was appalled. And if I didn't know any better I would believe she (the author) did not even write this book and it's some kind of big joke. Let me just tell you what's wrong with this book: First, the Black female characters are completely stereotypical bordering on Sambos. Every Black female (except for the one married to white Jewish man) was neurotic, crazy, self-absorbed, idiotic, self-centered, delusional, un-enlightened, un-intelligent, backward, country, and shallow. I'm not exxagerating. I was amazed at how much this author seemed to HATE Black women. It was dripping from the page. Second, I was very upset that in a time where Black authors have experienced a resurgence of popularity that this woman could write such a negative portrayal of Black women. As if Black women don't get enough of this in the media. I'm highly suprised with this author's portrayal of her own group; it's seething with self-hate and self-contempt. Third, one character mentioned to someone she wished to visit the motherland. The mental reaction to the person she was talking said to himself (a Black man) that her dream of visiting Africa was a "plebian pretension." Can you believe that?? No African Americans know exactly where they come from, but a dream to visit Africa is certainly no "plebian pretension;" is more of a sincere dream to visit where you know your ancestors onced lived. Finally, all the happy people in the book were either gay or married to non-Blacks. And all the women who wished to marry men like their fathers (Black) were helplessly stupid and self-centered. She even had a scene in the book where a Black woman, her Jewish husband, a Chines American and her Jewish husband sat in the kitchen and BASHED Black women and proceeded to blame any relationship problems on them (Black women). I was really ashamed that this book even got published. So, readers of Black fiction, please do not waste your time or money on this book. If you want to read something worth your while read: Toni Morrison, J. California Cooper, Walter Mosley, Yolanda Joe, or Sheneska Jackson-- Black authors that show Black foibles AND triumphs.
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