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jai27's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars only because of the ending. I was glad Anise stood up for herself, left the company and was in the process of being a business owner. I really was rooting for her and Frank’s new love but just like that the book ended so terribly wrong.
that1creativelady's review against another edition
2.0
What Did I Think Of "A Taste of Reality?
This book was mediocre.
This book was tolerable.
This book was okay.
This book tasted like... Low Sodium Saltine Crackers.
The language was so basic, like it was written for preteens. And the switch to the omniscient POV of the Executives was a little disturbing. Especially when it came to random Jim's inner monologue. That came out of left field!
He just gave off a "Fetishy" (new word) vibe. You could say he was too focused on the fact that she was a black woman and leaped into the "L word" waaay too soon. Almost like he was looking for a replacement for the wife who broke his heart. He never got closure, so he wanted a "do-over".
Anise should have been smart enough to see that early on... but considering the crap she was dealing with I can't blame her. I blame the author. I knew I would not like the ending when I realized where it was headed. I really wish Kimberla would have left that part out.
This book tasted like... Low Sodium Saltine Crackers.
The language was so basic, like it was written for preteens. And the switch to the omniscient POV of the Executives was a little disturbing. Especially when it came to random Jim's inner monologue. That came out of left field!
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The end of the settlement came so unrealistically fast, that it made my head spin. And in regards to Frank... CALLED IT!He just gave off a "Fetishy" (new word) vibe. You could say he was too focused on the fact that she was a black woman and leaped into the "L word" waaay too soon. Almost like he was looking for a replacement for the wife who broke his heart. He never got closure, so he wanted a "do-over".
Anise should have been smart enough to see that early on... but considering the crap she was dealing with I can't blame her. I blame the author.
janjanjukebox's review against another edition
4.0
A Taste of Reality by Kimberla Lawson Roby 320/291 pages
Genre: Christian Fiction(I strongly disagree) , Contemporary Romance, African American,
Featuring: Tons of Drama, Sex - the detailed kind with onomatopoeias, Mitchell, Illinois, Workplace Woes, Racism, Discrimination, Harassment, Marital Problems, Profanity, Name-dropping
Rating as a movie: R for sexual content, adult language and content
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⅔
Synopsis: A black woman fights discrimination in the workplace after she is overlooked for a promotion for the second time.
My thoughts: Pg. 5 - Oh Snap! I have to start this scene over.
Genre: Christian Fiction(I strongly disagree) , Contemporary Romance, African American,
Featuring: Tons of Drama, Sex - the detailed kind with onomatopoeias, Mitchell, Illinois, Workplace Woes, Racism, Discrimination, Harassment, Marital Problems, Profanity, Name-dropping
Rating as a movie: R for sexual content, adult language and content
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⅔
Synopsis: A black woman fights discrimination in the workplace after she is overlooked for a promotion for the second time.
My thoughts: Pg. 5 - Oh Snap! I have to start this scene over.
bettyboop25's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It took me a while to get through it but I'm glad I picked it up. This book dealt a lot with race and it opened my eyes to some things that happen in the workplace.
This book was about a woman named Anise that worked for a company that was ran by three white men. As her time passes at the company, and higher positions are becoming available Anise is constantly passed over. She can find no other reason for this slight besides the fact that she is black. This disturbs her so she decides to do something about it.
Also, Anise is having trouble at home due to her husband cheating on her.
This book was about a woman named Anise that worked for a company that was ran by three white men. As her time passes at the company, and higher positions are becoming available Anise is constantly passed over. She can find no other reason for this slight besides the fact that she is black. This disturbs her so she decides to do something about it.
Also, Anise is having trouble at home due to her husband cheating on her.
bettyboop25's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It took me a while to get through it but I'm glad I picked it up. This book dealt a lot with race and it opened my eyes to some things that happen in the workplace.
This book was about a woman named Anise that worked for a company that was ran by three white men. As her time passes at the company, and higher positions are becoming available Anise is constantly passed over. She can find no other reason for this slight besides the fact that she is black. This disturbs her so she decides to do something about it.
Also, Anise is having trouble at home due to her husband cheating on her.
This book was about a woman named Anise that worked for a company that was ran by three white men. As her time passes at the company, and higher positions are becoming available Anise is constantly passed over. She can find no other reason for this slight besides the fact that she is black. This disturbs her so she decides to do something about it.
Also, Anise is having trouble at home due to her husband cheating on her.
ambassadorfae's review
3.0
It was very suspenseful, and the story was well paced. Every character in the book was a villain except for the protagonist and her mother. Yikes! The heroine was a very closed off and suspicious person, very cold and calculating. I wished she'd had a warm, spontaneous side and/or some creativity like painting or music. She was very guarded, even with her closest friends. Sometimes we fight so dogmatically for a dream that turns out to be unsatisfying and unfulfilling - I feel like, even if she achieved the equality she deserved, it would not be enough to build a happy life on. Success and prosperity, and following all the rules, isn't the same thing as fully actualizing your potential, especially your potential for love and joy. Anyways, I'm glad I read it, but it made me sad.
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