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passionyoungwrites's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Sis definitely wrote the hell out of those trifling men. Like, everything that could be done that was crazy in relationships is in this book.
The story follows 3 sisters, married, dating and single. Throughout the book, we see all stages of the relationships, the ups and downs and the breaks ups to even makeups. This book shows that perfection is only a figment of your imagination.
It was definitely a good read.
The story follows 3 sisters, married, dating and single. Throughout the book, we see all stages of the relationships, the ups and downs and the breaks ups to even makeups. This book shows that perfection is only a figment of your imagination.
It was definitely a good read.
arisbookcorner's review against another edition
2.0
Um this left me wondering about the state of Black women in the '90s based not only on the book but the exuberant reviews. Excluding Kevin all the men featured were a hot mess and yet the women kept taking them back. It was baffling. Knowing there's a sequel is actually discouraging, I'm worried Briscoe will try to bring back some of the trifling characters and salvage their reputation. Are things really this bad? My only consolation is I think people are more open to interracial relationships/expanding their tastes beyond Black American men. Maybe. Anyway I thought Evelyn was easier to stomach as being realistic, her struggles at the beginning were difficult for me to relate to but I understood where she was coming from. And I think any woman understands her frustration towards the end. But Charmaine drove me nuts. I had hopes for Beverly, I didn't think her expectations were too high but she caved at the end and that was disappointing.
I read the D.C. geographical tidbits with interest having just spent a semester and summer there and meeting some DMV natives who have taught me a bit about the area. I actually lived sort of close to Rhode Island Ave so I found that description pretty fun, the area is definitely changing. My first paragraph is a bit harsh but I did appreciate the author discussing the trials of being a successful Black woman, especially given the time it was published this was probably a new area being explored in literature. I also thought the dynamic between Charmaine and her female boss was handled quite well. So for that I can appreciate it and the writing is fine, this rating is more so based on my personal feelings about the content discussed as opposed to style issues.
I read the D.C. geographical tidbits with interest having just spent a semester and summer there and meeting some DMV natives who have taught me a bit about the area. I actually lived sort of close to Rhode Island Ave so I found that description pretty fun, the area is definitely changing. My first paragraph is a bit harsh but I did appreciate the author discussing the trials of being a successful Black woman, especially given the time it was published this was probably a new area being explored in literature. I also thought the dynamic between Charmaine and her female boss was handled quite well. So for that I can appreciate it and the writing is fine, this rating is more so based on my personal feelings about the content discussed as opposed to style issues.
exlibrise65af's review
I was really into Connie Briscoe five or six years ago, but hadn't read anything by her in a while. This was a perfect choice for what I needed. The dialogue is delightful, and because the book is character driven rather than plot driven, I could read a couple of chapters after work or before bed without needing to finish the book in one sitting. I'm going to put some of her other books on my to-read list.
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