Rating:  Summary: race issues Review: As a mixed race woman, who by some standards isn't identifyably Black, it definately addressed alot of issues I've had to deal with. The main message you get as a light skinned mixed race person is: never Black enough, but never white. It's deep. A quick, enjoyable read.
Rating:  Summary: It's a book worth reading Review: It was 2:59 am on a Monday night and I just devoured "Milk" in two nights. Believe me - with a new baby it is a feat to find the time to read let alone polish off a 300-page book in two days. I thought I was looking at a piece of escapism with no redeeming value. I was wrong. I was left to re-evaluate the way I see. Thanks for the new view Eric.
Rating:  Summary: Shallow characters prevail in this unimaginative book. Review: I felt that the characters, from Jordan to Solomon, and from Jeanette to Kimberly were all very one dimensional and unbelievable. The story never explains itself. Why is Kimberly attracted to Jordan, and vice versa. Why are Solomon and Jeanette such bitter and terrible people. The end is a cop out, so you do not get the chance to really explore "inter-racial" dating. Additionally, both Jordan and Kimberly were completely against dating and marrying each other, yet in the end...and again, why??? Neither are desirable people, and would both benefit from a bit of psychological attention. Are there people actually like this??? Needless to say, I did not like this book.
Rating:  Summary: Enjoyable Review: I have read Eric's 3 previous books and enjoyed them thoroughly, but I was a little hesitant to read Milk in My Coffee. I am glad Eric took a realistic approach to this novel. As a black woman, I would have preferred that there be atleast 1 strong black educated woman as one of the main characters. (not all of us are bitter and mean). But as with his other books, it was definitely a page turner!! Keep up the good work!
Rating:  Summary: An entertaining and thought provoking book Review: This was my first novel that I've read by Eric Jerome Dickey and I can say with all honesty that it was a great story involving relationships between brothers, best friends and interracial dating. I definitely want to go out and buy all his other books.
Rating:  Summary: Good Book. Review: The book was good, as was his other books but this one I could put down and come back to, although his others were definite page-turners. The fact of the black women in the story being so mean and hateful was a bit much but I guess if that is something that Mr. Dickey notices or maybe has experienced either through personal or someone he knows, then I guess he is writing from experience. Good read.
Rating:  Summary: HEY EJD, WHAT'S YOUR PHONE NUMBER? Review: I have read all three of EJD's books and Milk In My Coffee was typical Dickeyesque. It has wit, insight, great dialogue, and the story takes you somewhere. I didn't think I'd like Milk In My Coffee, but it was a pretty good read. Now to the next big question. EJD, what is your phone number? You are a great guy!
Rating:  Summary: Well written and very entertaining Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Eric's style of writing is so easy to read and follow. He makes you feel as though you know each of his characters. I didn't want to put the book down. The content of this book should remind us that what we see, isn't always what we get.
Rating:  Summary: E.J.D. has poured it out in Milk in my Coffee. Review: Two people in a relationship are struggling with love. Jordan is trying to save his relationship with J'nette. Kimberly walks into his life finding the love that she deserves. Uncomfortable about her race, Jordan falls for her. Keeping quiet about her secrets, Kinikki trys to convince Kimberly to tell Jordan. After a tradegy, Kimberly pours out her secrets. Will Jordan Forgive her. Will he ever trust her again?
Rating:  Summary: TERRIFIC. WAITING TO SEE IT ON THE BIG SCREEN!!!!!! Review: Eric Dickey is truly magnificent! It's unbelievable how he brings his stories to life. I have read all three of his novels and I hope that they all get their due respect by becoming movies in the near future. I read in Essence that the second one (Friends & Lovers) is in the process of becoming a movie and going to be produced by Edmonds Entertainment. Way to go Eric. Keep 'em coming!
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