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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Okay, full disclosure: I went into this book thinking it was about drag queens. I was about 45 minutes in before I realized it was not about drag queens, but I'd had enough fun to stick with it anyway. Very cute, lovely narration.
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wasn’t quite sure what to think of this book when I first saw it. Who are the Sweet Potato Queens? And why are they dressed so strangely? And if this book is so popular in the South, then as a non-Southerner, will I even get most of it? What I found was that The Sweet Potato Queens’ Book of Love is a slyly clever, wittily wise, and wholly hilarious handbook for the modern woman’s life. It’s up to the reader how seriously she takes each bit of insight, but I was delighted to discover an echo to some of my own frustrations and revelations. And the recipes? I can’t wait to try Chocolate Stuff and the Mambo Margaritas!
I tried. I'm from the south. I love reading about "my people" but I found that I kept putting the book down and it felt like a chore every time I picked it back up. Not to say there weren't some charming parts-- but there's too many good books out there to continue to slog through mediocre.
Rereading after reading it several years ago. Just as funny. Love me some Sweet Potato Queens. Will try to reread all her other ones.
If you need a good laugh, please read this one. Hilarious. Good southern humor. Light read!
I feel guilty saying that I read this because I couldn't even get through the first couple of chapters. I though it was ridiculous to the point of being obscene and I am amazed at the number of five star reviews it has received.
Laugh out loud funny - especially the underwear discussion. And a chapter of great recipes!
I usually don't write reviews, or finish books I don't like. Unfortunately I needed to finish this one for a book challenge.
I was certain it was all satire, but now I'm not sure. It's all about man/fat/ugly/pageant shaming and putting yourself on a pedestal while promising BJ's to get men to do things for you but never actually giving said BJ's. *Eye roll* Yuck.
I gave it two stars for the few humourous spots and the recipes included.
I was certain it was all satire, but now I'm not sure. It's all about man/fat/ugly/pageant shaming and putting yourself on a pedestal while promising BJ's to get men to do things for you but never actually giving said BJ's. *Eye roll* Yuck.
I gave it two stars for the few humourous spots and the recipes included.
Technically this is a re-read. I first read The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love back in high school with my mom. But I figured since I forget a bunch of it and my life has changed a lot since high school I would give it another read.
The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love is part introduction to what a Sweet Potato Queen is and the past of the group and part what Browne personally thinks. Browne informs the audience how she personally began the group The Sweet Potato Queens because she wanted to be a Queen of something, anything and her friend happened to be started a St. Patrick's Day Parade in Jackson, Mississippi and the two things meshed. She tells you where the Queens like to eat, things you can get on the website (www.sweetpotatoqueens.com), lingo the Queens use and various fattening recipes. Browne throws in her personal opinions on things like religion, how she wants to be a black woman, and men.
The category for the book is humor but I didn't find it that funny. I thought it was informative when she discussed about her and the other Queens and annoying when she slapped her personal views in your face when I thought it wasn't called for (why do I care what she thinks about religion). I thought maybe one story was hilarious and that was about the possum that had gotten into her house one night and she and her young daughter were trying to figure out how to get rid of it.
This book might be confusing, jarring, or uninteresting if you are a man or didn't grow up/live in a Southern (United States) area. There's a lot of Southern lingo and atmosphere to her stories and the book because the Sweet Potato Queens are based in Jackson, Mississippi and Browne herself has only lived in Jackson. Also if you are a man you might want to stay away because this book clearly states 'WOMEN ONLY'. I honestly can't see a man, even a gay man reading this book. Browne states that their audience isn't trying to be females only, but...
I'd recommend this to women, especially if you live or grew up in a Southern (United States) area or if you want to be a Queen of something.
The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love is part introduction to what a Sweet Potato Queen is and the past of the group and part what Browne personally thinks. Browne informs the audience how she personally began the group The Sweet Potato Queens because she wanted to be a Queen of something, anything and her friend happened to be started a St. Patrick's Day Parade in Jackson, Mississippi and the two things meshed. She tells you where the Queens like to eat, things you can get on the website (www.sweetpotatoqueens.com), lingo the Queens use and various fattening recipes. Browne throws in her personal opinions on things like religion, how she wants to be a black woman, and men.
The category for the book is humor but I didn't find it that funny. I thought it was informative when she discussed about her and the other Queens and annoying when she slapped her personal views in your face when I thought it wasn't called for (why do I care what she thinks about religion). I thought maybe one story was hilarious and that was about the possum that had gotten into her house one night and she and her young daughter were trying to figure out how to get rid of it.
This book might be confusing, jarring, or uninteresting if you are a man or didn't grow up/live in a Southern (United States) area. There's a lot of Southern lingo and atmosphere to her stories and the book because the Sweet Potato Queens are based in Jackson, Mississippi and Browne herself has only lived in Jackson. Also if you are a man you might want to stay away because this book clearly states 'WOMEN ONLY'. I honestly can't see a man, even a gay man reading this book. Browne states that their audience isn't trying to be females only, but...
I'd recommend this to women, especially if you live or grew up in a Southern (United States) area or if you want to be a Queen of something.