I found “Colored Television” to be a pretty good read. The characters, particularly Lenny and Hampton, evoked such strong emotions in me that I often felt like I wanted to confront them directly! Danzy Senna expertly weaves in historical context about “mulatto” identity, which adds depth to the narrative. It also represents something as old as the hands of time. A POC's contribution to the world is being exploited for profit without recognition. Overall, I believe this book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring complex themes of race and identity.
Reading these kinds of books is something I both love and detest. This explains why a large number of people, particularly members of minority groups, lack faith in the criminal justice system. Everybody in this book was treated unfairly, and there must be thousands more out there that we are unaware of. Reform is required, and at this time, I do not see any progress toward that goal. Good book nontheless.
I read books like this to gain insights from different perspectives. Jessie Daniels has overcome significant challenges and is remarkable, though I don't condone everything she experienced. The book serves as a guide for improving the world if people engage in self-reflection. I learned a great deal and discovered some fantastic book recommendations along the way. This is a must-read for everyone, not just “Nice White Ladies.”
Freida nearly got me this time. It took me a little longer than usual to figure out the plot twist. This was fascinating and garnered my attention, so I finished it quickly. The characters were well-developed, and the story was interesting. I believe if you are a fan of hers, you will enjoy it. If you are not already a fan, you should be.
I enjoyed “Nightwatching,” but I think it could have been better in so many ways. The beginning of the book was setup perfectly,, adding suspense and leaving me wanting more. The entire middle of the book did not add much at all, and the ending had a bit of expense but became easy to know what was next. To me, this book was like having the blueprint for a hotel and building a trailer (no offense).
I'm not usually one for writing reviews, but this book made want to do so! GoodReads nudged me, and I'm glad it did. From the start, I was hooked. Lucy skipped town under a cloud of suspicion for offing her best friend Savannah. But her granny's cunning bait got her back. Her homecoming? A tornado of old pals, past romances, and a dashing podcaster stirring the crime pot. The real killer was hidden until the eleventh hour, despite my gut feeling (which drives my wife nuts, by the way). The podcast twist? Chef's kiss. If this is a genre you enjoy, you're in for a treat. Almost slipped my mind – post-murder, Lucy's new hobby was hearing voices with a penchant for the macabre, making her doubt her innocence amidst a foggy memory. What a ride!
I picked up this book to get out of my true crime and black history for a moment and sheesh. I enjoyed it from start to finish and the ending made me want to fight the author lol. This series is engaging. It keeps you locked in. There are so spicy parts but not enough to make me hide the book from my momma. Check it out.
This book left me speechless, forcing me to reflect on the whirlwind of emotions it evoked. From the captivating opening, the story held me in its grip. While the characters may have tested my patience at times, I had to remember that some of them were teens, and their complex evolution was truly captivating. Unlike most stories, the plot's unpredictable twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end, leaving me wanting more. Ms. Freida continues to impress with her masterful storytelling, making this book a must-read for anyone seeking a thrilling and thought-provoking experience.
I read quite a bit, but never write reviews. There is something about this one that makes me want to.
I am with Sam on a lot of his thoughts and actions. I have lived most of my life with a physical disability as well. We always think when people look or stare that this is the cause. The book made Marks in the glue, but I think it was Sam.
We got to see so many sides of Sade the vulnerable, insertive, nurturing (motherhood), and a fighter (getting into a school that is hard to get into especially for females) and I could go on. The one thing that I wanted to happen before it did not was her and Sam to be a couple. I guess they are like oil and water, so it may have been for the best.
This book is a must-read, and I hope everyone that does read it likes it just as much, if not more, than I did.
This book is one of the reasons I never go off of the synopsis. It had me excited to dig into this book. It started off with great promise. I kept waiting for the book to have a plot twist or some sort of surprise. Neither of those occurred. It touched on Jess and her issues in the beginning but why was she in the spot that she was in. It eluded to lack of solid guardianship. I think an opportunity was missed. I also think it lacked character development also. I am just disappointed honestly. I will let everyone make their own judgement but this book was not for me. if I did not have a thing about DNF this would have certainly been one.
I typically do not write reviews but Ms. Freida. Most of the time I can guess who the killer or suspect is in a book. This time I went back and forth multiple times and was not correct at all lol. The character development was spot on. There was also a curve ball at the end as well. This is a must read.
This book opened some wounds. I knew it would. We all need to know the history good and bad in order to proceed in this world. Hate is something I will never understand. There is room for us all. The US needs to stop hiding it and keep it 100 with the public. As a result of this book I am in a rabbit hole about this horrible moment in American History.