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qrb's review against another edition
4.0
This book was really good. It shows that no matter how bad it may seem it can get better.
red_steele's review against another edition
4.0
Great read about sisters and real life trials and tribulations.
shaybooks's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book, had several life lessons in it such as be thankful for what you have, never judge a book by its cover. Never take life for granted.
mellymel35's review against another edition
5.0
Very good, very different book. Written from black/African American family point of view, very good at explaining that life is not always what it appears to be.
racquels's review against another edition
1.0
You know when you've just finished reading a book and you say to yourself "I wish someone would've told me not to waste time reading this"? Well...this is that book. And I am that someone.
This story is overly underdeveloped. There is a lot of 'stuff' in this book that just doesn't go anywhere. Also, I found the diction to be awkward and out of context at times.
With that being said, I realize this book was published in the 90's and, therefore, I'm not willing to jump the gun and write the author off completely. This is the first book that I've read by Mrs. Roby, but because I've heard such good things about her, I'm willing to give her books another try. Starting with a more recent title this time…
This story is overly underdeveloped. There is a lot of 'stuff' in this book that just doesn't go anywhere. Also, I found the diction to be awkward and out of context at times.
With that being said, I realize this book was published in the 90's and, therefore, I'm not willing to jump the gun and write the author off completely. This is the first book that I've read by Mrs. Roby, but because I've heard such good things about her, I'm willing to give her books another try. Starting with a more recent title this time…
essencemichelle's review against another edition
4.0
This is the 3rd book I've read by her this year after not reading much of her work for years and it's another winner. It ended kind of flat to me, but I still liked it.
ladyangela's review against another edition
4.0
Although I was tired of the pain and issues faced by the sisters, I enjoyed the story.
pages_and_procrastination's review
2.0
Normally I am a big fan of Roby’s book. She has a way of making unlikeable characters compelling enough to visit time and again. She has never shied away from talking about hard topics. And she does it through distinct black characters. All things that I’m here for. But, not this time. I love the fact that Roby takes a stereotype of a black woman (single mother with two kids and a deadbeat dad) and goes deeper and brings reality of the situation to the forefront (mom is a really good mom, sacrificing to do what’s best for her kids). But, over and over again the character talks about how she shouldn’t do something but yet still does it. It’s not a regretful thought after the fact, could then blame it on impulsivity. They go in eyes wide open that they’re making a mistake. Both sisters do this, even though they have different problems. And then there’s the obsession over a pregnancy, and bad decisions because of that. The resolution for that is pretty much glossed over. While i didn’t particularly enjoy this one, I will continue with her other works.
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