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jigsawgirl's review against another edition
4.0
Although somewhat dated, I enjoyed the family reunion concept. This was a 14hr listen. I thought the narrator didn't a great job.
I appreciated the cousins re-engaging. I thought the relationships were intriguing and like the sense of family love, loyalty, and support.
I didn't like all of the family secrets and the self righteous attitudes and behaviors, but those things can also be the reality of family life.
The book felt longer to me than necessary, but I made an effort to not fast forward through those parts. A pretty decent read. Especially if you like books with a ton of family drama.
I appreciated the cousins re-engaging. I thought the relationships were intriguing and like the sense of family love, loyalty, and support.
I didn't like all of the family secrets and the self righteous attitudes and behaviors, but those things can also be the reality of family life.
The book felt longer to me than necessary, but I made an effort to not fast forward through those parts. A pretty decent read. Especially if you like books with a ton of family drama.
whodatro's review against another edition
4.0
Bennet & Masters series
Book#1
I loved this book. A black family full of drama, old judgmental, sanctimonious, religious hypocrits, a cheating uncle and lots of crazy cousins have a family reunion after 15 years
As with most large families, the Bennetts have secrets and lots of drama. The book centers around the 4 cousins: Rae'jean who's a doctor; Alexia a superstar singer, Taye the cosmetologist; and Michael a divorced pilot.
The scene from one of their other cousin's wedding, where the bride includes the sex tape of her new husband and best friend during their relationship montage, was hilarious.
Book#1
I loved this book. A black family full of drama, old judgmental, sanctimonious, religious hypocrits, a cheating uncle and lots of crazy cousins have a family reunion after 15 years
As with most large families, the Bennetts have secrets and lots of drama. The book centers around the 4 cousins: Rae'jean who's a doctor; Alexia a superstar singer, Taye the cosmetologist; and Michael a divorced pilot.
The scene from one of their other cousin's wedding, where the bride includes the sex tape of her new husband and best friend during their relationship montage, was hilarious.
biaco's review against another edition
5.0
this is far from my first on fifth time reading this book but I felt it necessary to leave a glowing review after listening to the audiobook!
I've been reading Brenda Jackson novels since I was a teenager [of which I had no business in the adult fiction section :) lol] and I can say that the stories she's written have carried me through the years and have aged well in my opinion. The Bennett series happens to be one of my favorites and I truly enjoy re-reading the stories and immersing myself in the lives of this family and the love they each share. I truly enjoy reading about happy and healthy relationships of black couples and I am grateful to Ms. Jackson (auntie Brenda in my head) for providing that kind of content for readers young and old to enjoy.
I encourage anyone to try out this series or one of her many romance novellas. I promise you won't be disappointed.
I've been reading Brenda Jackson novels since I was a teenager [of which I had no business in the adult fiction section :) lol] and I can say that the stories she's written have carried me through the years and have aged well in my opinion. The Bennett series happens to be one of my favorites and I truly enjoy re-reading the stories and immersing myself in the lives of this family and the love they each share. I truly enjoy reading about happy and healthy relationships of black couples and I am grateful to Ms. Jackson (auntie Brenda in my head) for providing that kind of content for readers young and old to enjoy.
I encourage anyone to try out this series or one of her many romance novellas. I promise you won't be disappointed.
jadecarley's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
lvndrgms3's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first Brenda Jackson novel and I liked it quite a lot. The idea of a big family reunion gave me that warm feeling I needed. I also liked the tight closeness between the cousins who’ve grown up together and continue to have each other’s backs.
n_a001's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emma0sweden's review against another edition
No no no. I cannot finish this. Im cringing. Started off okay but the language is so poor and the story is good but it's not executed well. Every character talks like they are 20 years older than they are, including the teenagers. And every "love scene" is just so hard to read. No passion, just like the rest of the book we are told not shown how the characters feel or think. Show, don't tell
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