Reviews

Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime: Stories by J. California Cooper

melanatedreader's review against another edition

5.0

The stories are so rich. Easily one of my favorite short story collections. So good!

iamlorna's review against another edition

5.0

I love this book and it's stories. Thank you Ms.Cooper.

stunnerz25's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

booksandbeautymarks's review

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad fast-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? Yes

5.0

5 AMAZING stars for this BEAUTIFUL collection of short stories! This was my first book by J. California Cooper but it will not be my last! 

tallblackguy's review

5.0

These were stories of people I knew. Of people I was related to. I laughed, I felt sad, but CHILE! I FELT.

Outstanding collection of stories that really serve as a reflection of black relationships. Love and loss, bad endings as well as good. Some people who can't get out their own way, and some people who figured out a way to go before life passed them by.

I imagine I'll read this over and over again...