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5.0
This is one of my favorite books of all time. I read it when it first came out 20 years ago and have reread sections over the years but never the entire book again. I felt like reading it for nostalgia sake over the Labor Day weekend.
One of the reasons I enjoy this romance is because of its historical nature. It is told in 3 different time periods, the 1960’s on the campus of Howard University where the primary romance occurs between Jenna and Randolph. Then the novel progresses to the 1980’s and then early 2000’s. The couple goes through a lot during these times and does a great job including what is going on in the world during each of the time periods.
Another thing I enjoy about Jackson’s writing is her skill at creating tension and conflict that affects the characters externally and internally. As I read the novel, I would get mad with certain characters who were causing the conflict but cheering for love to prevail for Jenna and Randolph.
This is an enjoyable book for romance readers.
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