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106 reviews for:
Second House from the Corner: A Novel of Marriage, Secrets, and Lies
Sadeqa Johnson
3.64 AVERAGE
106 reviews for:
Second House from the Corner: A Novel of Marriage, Secrets, and Lies
Sadeqa Johnson
3.64 AVERAGE
emotional
The Second House from the Corner by Sadeqa Johnson is a woman whining about her life (the complaining never stops). Felicia Lyons is an actress turned stay-at-home mom in New Jersey. She has three children under the age of four and a husband who is rarely home (as well as sexist, lazy, has a temper, and keeps her on a tight leash). Then one day she gets a call from her past. A past that Preston, her husband, knows nothing about. This call (really the man behind the call) has the power to ruin her life (if she lets it). Will Felicia make the right choices?
I did not enjoy reading The Second House from the Corner. I had a hard time getting through Felicia’s whining (about her kids, her husband, housework, etc.). Felicia is an extremely unpleasant character. The Second House from the Corner contained foul language (too much of it) and sex (explicit). It also had an extremely odd ending. I give The Second House from the Corner 1 out of 5 stars. I just found the book to be unenjoyable, and I really had to force myself to finish it (not a good thing).
I received a complimentary copy of The Second House from the Corner from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
I did not enjoy reading The Second House from the Corner. I had a hard time getting through Felicia’s whining (about her kids, her husband, housework, etc.). Felicia is an extremely unpleasant character. The Second House from the Corner contained foul language (too much of it) and sex (explicit). It also had an extremely odd ending. I give The Second House from the Corner 1 out of 5 stars. I just found the book to be unenjoyable, and I really had to force myself to finish it (not a good thing).
I received a complimentary copy of The Second House from the Corner from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment
Finally- it feels so good to read contempary African American fictions that isn't street lit, Christian Fiction or Civil Rights related. I really enjoyed this book and think that Ms. Johnson is my new favorite auther. I originally wanted to read this one, but it wasn't available at my library so I read love in a Carry on. I finally got my hands on this one and it was worth the wait.
I really Enjoyed Felicia as a character. At times I was frustrated with her actions and felt that they were out of place for her but as her story unfolded I think it just goes to show how hurt, pain and abuse never really heals. In a sense, it's scary that a person can abuse you twice and I think it goes to show the importance of getting help which is taboo in the African American community as Felicia even quoted that we are often times told to "simply move on, get over it". I will say that I never understood her reaction to Shalya's request but I'm glad it was a side story that didn't really go into much more.
Overall, I couldn't put this story down. I really enjoyed all the characters although Preston did get on my nerves a little. Can't wait to read Ms. Johnson's next book!
I really Enjoyed Felicia as a character. At times I was frustrated with her actions and felt that they were out of place for her but as her story unfolded I think it just goes to show how hurt, pain and abuse never really heals. In a sense, it's scary that a person can abuse you twice and I think it goes to show the importance of getting help which is taboo in the African American community as Felicia even quoted that we are often times told to "simply move on, get over it". I will say that I never understood her reaction to Shalya's request but I'm glad it was a side story that didn't really go into much more.
Overall, I couldn't put this story down. I really enjoyed all the characters although Preston did get on my nerves a little. Can't wait to read Ms. Johnson's next book!