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Title: The Real Deal : Real Love Is More Than Skin Deep...Real Passion Isn't Black Or White... by Margaret Johnson-Hodge ISBN: 0-312-96488-9 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 March, 1998 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.54 (41 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Where Do I Begin?
Comment: Sure the book centers around an interracial relationship but the underlying theme of love is so strong I lost the sense of any racial differences between Samone and Jonathon until the instances where the story made me aware of it. Isn't that what love is supposed to be like? Ms. Johnson-Hodge wraps a wonderful story around the main characters. The strength Samone exemplifies was felt deep in my bones as I read this woman's story. Samone felt like either an old college friend or a part of me I had forgotten. I absolutely LOVED the story and could not put the book down. It was well worth the lost sleep! The day after finishing it, I purchased a copy for my best friend. I enjoyed it so much I have placed this book on my "Definitely Read Again" list.
Rating: 2
Summary: Mediocre
Comment: It's been a month since I read this book, and reading the other reviews inspired me to write one myself. The book, at best, was fair. Hodge tells a story, I'll give her that, but the writing style is uninteresting. The style reminded of someone who writes the way they speak around their friends, etc. In some fiction it works, but not in this one.
The only likable character I'm afraid was Jon. I found Samone and Max to be annoying. It's a typical story where the character gives this guise of the "Independent Black Woman," but desperately clings on to the dream of marrying an equally if not more sucessful Black man who doesn't have the same feelings, regardless of how long they've been together, then has to pull some kind of plot or scheme that leaves everyone emotionally hurt in the long run just to keep him. Thinking back on this I wonder if she really loved him, or why she loved him? Because he's a successful Black man, financially secure, good looks; well dressed? It seems as if this is turning into the cliche of the genre of Black writing that 's sometimes known as "girlfriend" or "go girl" stories. Maybe it's me, but female characters of this ilk, though they appear to have it together, display a lot of pettiness for their age. Samone may be in her mid-thirties, but she might as well be 19. You can throw a rock at a roomful of books of this genre and find a Samone-like character. Where are the the intelligent, honest and mature characters with good heads on their shoulders?
Some reviewers complained about how Samone treated Jon. True, it was shameful at times, but not surprising. Given Samone's upbringing and past, it's natural for her to act this way. Who knows if she ever even had a white friend let alone a significant other before then? If Hodge wrote the character as a person who wasn't hung up on race, the treatment would definitely be different. I felt sorry for Jon at times, but I had to sigh in disappointment also because he just kept coming back for more.
I stopped reading this book for a few weeks because all of the components caused me to put it down. I finished it later for finishing sake. If you like this kind of genre, buy a used copy.
Rating: 3
Summary: All Woman
Comment: I'm a bit surprised at the previous reviews labeling Samone as selfish. Come on ladies, if you've been with a guy four years wouldn't you be seeking a ring any day? And as far as abortion goes then every woman who undergoes one should be considered selfish. I can't fault Samone for not wanting to have a baby with a man who didn't love her. If anything, Max was the selfish one. Samone just needed a self-esteem boost is all. And yes, she strung Jon along but I can understand with interracial dating being new to her. She wanted him but wanted to tread carefully. I'm a little bit disappointed all in all because I thought this book would give a more in-depth look at Max and Samone's relationship. (I read a New Day first). I personally think the sequel is much better.
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Title: No Commitment Required (Indigo: Sensuous Love Stories) by Seressia Glass ISBN: 1585710288 Publisher: Genesis Pr Ltd Pub. Date: November, 2000 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: The Color of Trouble by Dyanne Davis ISBN: 1585710962 Publisher: Genesis Pr Ltd Pub. Date: July, 2003 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: At Last by Lisa Riley ISBN: 1585710938 Publisher: Genesis Pr Ltd Pub. Date: 15 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: I'll Be Your Shelter (Love Spectrum Romance) by Giselle Carmichael ISBN: 158571108X Publisher: Genesis Pr Ltd Pub. Date: October, 2003 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: A New Day by Margaret Johnson-Hodge ISBN: 0312969155 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 April, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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