lit_eraryqueen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
christiona's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jagbybirth's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
cmcghee's review against another edition
Thoughts:
I decided to read this story because of the Harlem references in NYC (my birthplace) and quickly fell in love with Anita and Jason’s complicated relationship. Ms. Hill did a phenomenal job of writing this sweet, easy flowing story, using the language and tone of a poet. Like Anita. The landmarks in Harlem were described to a T and I could easily place myself at the many places mentioned simply by reading the author’s descriptions. (Riding the subway, the mentioning of The Apollo Theatre, 125th street, Lenox Avenue, the presence of street vendors and so on). If the Harlem River had been mentioned, I believe I would have been able to actually SMELL it. 😊This book was HOME for me.
Anita’s first love experience was delicately written, and the sexual encounters were described more like a love story. Beautifully written and made me think back to MY first love.
History has sometimes portrayed Malcolm X as a lover of hate, an encourager of violence. But Confessions in B-Flat did a great job in describing his intentions through Anita’s eyes: not encouraging hate, but simply wanting Blacks to stand up for themselves.
The characters came to life for me, down to the simple details: Anita cooking spaghetti when she “added salt and a pinch of oil to the water for the noodles”, etc.
Confessions in B-flat is a SOLID ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for me!
I decided to read this story because of the Harlem references in NYC (my birthplace) and quickly fell in love with Anita and Jason’s complicated relationship. Ms. Hill did a phenomenal job of writing this sweet, easy flowing story, using the language and tone of a poet. Like Anita. The landmarks in Harlem were described to a T and I could easily place myself at the many places mentioned simply by reading the author’s descriptions. (Riding the subway, the mentioning of The Apollo Theatre, 125th street, Lenox Avenue, the presence of street vendors and so on). If the Harlem River had been mentioned, I believe I would have been able to actually SMELL it. 😊This book was HOME for me.
Anita’s first love experience was delicately written, and the sexual encounters were described more like a love story. Beautifully written and made me think back to MY first love.
History has sometimes portrayed Malcolm X as a lover of hate, an encourager of violence. But Confessions in B-Flat did a great job in describing his intentions through Anita’s eyes: not encouraging hate, but simply wanting Blacks to stand up for themselves.
The characters came to life for me, down to the simple details: Anita cooking spaghetti when she “added salt and a pinch of oil to the water for the noodles”, etc.
Confessions in B-flat is a SOLID ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for me!
domid73's review against another edition
5.0
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This story follows Anita Hopkins, an aspiring poet who believes in Malcolm X's violence if necessary ideals and Jason Tanner, a follower of Martin Luther Jr.'s nonviolence ideals. Anita and Jason meet on a bus ride to New York where Jason is moving to do work for Dr. King. While the two have different beliefs both are attracted to each other but don’t know why.
When the pair run into each other again they take a chance on bonding and develop a great relationship. The very things Jason and Anita thought would be a hinderance are the same things that they appreciate and love about each other. Set in the civil rights era the events of the timeframe arise and are handled well with the different feelings of its characters.
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This story follows Anita Hopkins, an aspiring poet who believes in Malcolm X's violence if necessary ideals and Jason Tanner, a follower of Martin Luther Jr.'s nonviolence ideals. Anita and Jason meet on a bus ride to New York where Jason is moving to do work for Dr. King. While the two have different beliefs both are attracted to each other but don’t know why.
When the pair run into each other again they take a chance on bonding and develop a great relationship. The very things Jason and Anita thought would be a hinderance are the same things that they appreciate and love about each other. Set in the civil rights era the events of the timeframe arise and are handled well with the different feelings of its characters.
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.
shakira19's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jessie_s's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
stephlovaofbooks's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
domid73's review against another edition
5.0
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This story follows Anita Hopkins, an aspiring poet who believes in Malcolm X's violence if necessary ideals and Jason Tanner, a follower of Martin Luther Jr.'s nonviolence ideals. Anita and Jason meet on a bus ride to New York where Jason is moving to do work for Dr. King. While the two have different beliefs both are attracted to each other but don’t know why.
When the pair run into each other again they take a chance on bonding and develop a great relationship. The very things Jason and Anita thought would be a hinderance are the same things that they appreciate and love about each other. Set in the civil rights era the events of the timeframe arise and are handled well with the different feelings of its characters.
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This story follows Anita Hopkins, an aspiring poet who believes in Malcolm X's violence if necessary ideals and Jason Tanner, a follower of Martin Luther Jr.'s nonviolence ideals. Anita and Jason meet on a bus ride to New York where Jason is moving to do work for Dr. King. While the two have different beliefs both are attracted to each other but don’t know why.
When the pair run into each other again they take a chance on bonding and develop a great relationship. The very things Jason and Anita thought would be a hinderance are the same things that they appreciate and love about each other. Set in the civil rights era the events of the timeframe arise and are handled well with the different feelings of its characters.
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.