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A review by bookish_wife16
For The Night by Rae Lyse
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
For The Night- Rae Lyse
Rating: Permanent resident on Nuneyland!! PERIOD!! (Loved it!!!)
What I Loved:
* Social Issues- I love that Rae will bring forth a social issue in a way to continue to bring awareness to you. The issues with the school system were heartbreaking to me. The fact that a teacher had a concern about a student was not the issue- in fact that is welcomed. What was sad was the response from the person in charge who didn't care. That in itself was heartbreaking to know our children are in these systems with very minimal support.
* Divorce Aftermath- My girl Venus was divorced from someone she was married to for what 10 years. The insecurities and self-doubt she had within herself as a result of 'not being protected" in that relationship spoke volumes. Situations like these cause traumatic issues when individuals are trying to move forward with their lives. The way Venus kept being insecure and not understanding her true worth or that she was indeed worthy to be loved properly was a realistic view. I loved how her character was able to gain that insight so lovingly that she had no other choice but to know and understand who she was and whose she was.
*Fatherhood- Let me tell you about this here Anthony. The way he showed up for Munch warmed my heart. The fight he had in him for her and regardless of all of the demographics with it, he was fighting for his daughter and nobody was gonna stand in the way of that- even her mama. The lengths he went through, the turmoil, and angst was tearing my emotions up. But I loved this characteristic Rae put on him. I loved that Anthony was not a deadbeat dad (none of her character Fathers are) and that showcases how there are black fathers who love and support their children. Period.
*Friendship/Family- Let me tell you. The Thirty Gang is a true family unit. These guys have gone through hell and back for one another. They are truly brothers and even their women are sisters. I loved their brother hood and how they keep one another accountable. They may fight and even argue but they will go toe to toe with someone if they try to come against the Thirty Way. This found family was truly a beautiful thing.
*Love- The love between Nuney and Venus was something to slide down the wall about. Nuney showed Venus all the things her ex-husband was not man enough to show her. He met his match with her and was able to want to grow up. Their relationship was a great indication on how some people can bring out the best or the worse in you. Venus brought out the best in him and made him want to be better. She loved him through her actions, and he loved her through affirmations (and actions). Nuney had to really talk to her mind. Venus had to talk to his heart. Once she infiltrated that, he was a goner. He realized that love was for him, and I was here for it.
One thing Rae gonna do is give you a character who is complex. She will layer those colors on that person and when that picture is done, it's a beautiful masterpiece. I love her writing. She writes slow building stories that from beginning to the end you will love them. You are so enamoured with these people that you just know you are Thirty gang too!!! I highly recommend this story. There is something special about my sis and I am forever a fan. I loved this story so much.
Rating: Permanent resident on Nuneyland!! PERIOD!! (Loved it!!!)
What I Loved:
* Social Issues- I love that Rae will bring forth a social issue in a way to continue to bring awareness to you. The issues with the school system were heartbreaking to me. The fact that a teacher had a concern about a student was not the issue- in fact that is welcomed. What was sad was the response from the person in charge who didn't care. That in itself was heartbreaking to know our children are in these systems with very minimal support.
* Divorce Aftermath- My girl Venus was divorced from someone she was married to for what 10 years. The insecurities and self-doubt she had within herself as a result of 'not being protected" in that relationship spoke volumes. Situations like these cause traumatic issues when individuals are trying to move forward with their lives. The way Venus kept being insecure and not understanding her true worth or that she was indeed worthy to be loved properly was a realistic view. I loved how her character was able to gain that insight so lovingly that she had no other choice but to know and understand who she was and whose she was.
*Fatherhood- Let me tell you about this here Anthony. The way he showed up for Munch warmed my heart. The fight he had in him for her and regardless of all of the demographics with it, he was fighting for his daughter and nobody was gonna stand in the way of that- even her mama. The lengths he went through, the turmoil, and angst was tearing my emotions up. But I loved this characteristic Rae put on him. I loved that Anthony was not a deadbeat dad (none of her character Fathers are) and that showcases how there are black fathers who love and support their children. Period.
*Friendship/Family- Let me tell you. The Thirty Gang is a true family unit. These guys have gone through hell and back for one another. They are truly brothers and even their women are sisters. I loved their brother hood and how they keep one another accountable. They may fight and even argue but they will go toe to toe with someone if they try to come against the Thirty Way. This found family was truly a beautiful thing.
*Love- The love between Nuney and Venus was something to slide down the wall about. Nuney showed Venus all the things her ex-husband was not man enough to show her. He met his match with her and was able to want to grow up. Their relationship was a great indication on how some people can bring out the best or the worse in you. Venus brought out the best in him and made him want to be better. She loved him through her actions, and he loved her through affirmations (and actions). Nuney had to really talk to her mind. Venus had to talk to his heart. Once she infiltrated that, he was a goner. He realized that love was for him, and I was here for it.
One thing Rae gonna do is give you a character who is complex. She will layer those colors on that person and when that picture is done, it's a beautiful masterpiece. I love her writing. She writes slow building stories that from beginning to the end you will love them. You are so enamoured with these people that you just know you are Thirty gang too!!! I highly recommend this story. There is something special about my sis and I am forever a fan. I loved this story so much.