Yeah
I'm finished...
already.
and it wasnt because i couldnt put it down...
It was an easy read- about as challenging as reading the Baby-sitters Club
Around here, that book has become an accessory. Almost like a new purse.
"What part are you on?"
And everybody replies with the same answer-'that part when shes sleeping with that man". Because thats pretty much the entire storyline- same story, different man.
but then again...isnt that how it always is?
I didnt find the book interesting for the same reason i dont find gossip interesting. So and so slept with so and so. Those who know me will tell you that i enjoy listening to people talk about themselves and their own experiences vs. their interpretation of someone elses life verbatim. the best parts of the book to me were her own analysis of her experiences and upbringing...
But i wont hate on her-i dont believe in criticizing ones life story. Thats was her life, she did the best she knew how and now shes writing about it. Just because it doesnt reflect my particular upbringing or values doesnt it make her any worse in my mind.
And yes sex sells.
-alii
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very PC critique, but you'll never make it to the new york times book review that way =+P. funny thing is, i don't even feel like i have to read it now. a book as an accessory - only our beloved spelman....
-bzzzz
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