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Summary: Great writing, as usual, but....
Review: I love this author and am reading in order of his books. He writes so well, and his characters really feel like family by the end of the book.However, that said, I would wish for a few less pages of the sadness of the AIDS epidemic. I'm going to blame that on the book editor, because I really felt they could have cut 20 pages or so without losing the meaning. Still, it is certaintly a book worth buying and reading, one with ties to the characters that you just don't want to end. I am looking forward to reading his "bestseller" (yea!) and am sure I won't be disappointed.
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Summary: One book will get you hooked!
Review: I listened to the audio version of this book and as soon as I finished I went out and got the audio version of "Invisible Life" and can't wait to listen to the audio versions of all of these books! Braxton and Boatman made the characters come alive and captured all of the emotions of Harris's work. I listen to (and read) a lot of books and this is one of my favorites. E.Lynn Harris has created a cast of characters that you care about and relate to no matter what your sexual preference or race. I love the fact that he has written a series of books that will continue to follow the lives of these characters, because he makes you care enough about them to want to follow their stories. And Braxton and Boatman have done such a great job with the audio version that I really want to listen to the rest of the books rather than read them!
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Summary: TRULY A REVELATION!
Review: How illuminating! I was really enlightened by Invisible Life and Just as I Am took me even further. I became so acquainted with the characters that I felt the pain, joy, longing as well. Now, this is powerful.
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Summary: SORRY!
Review: I DIDN'T KNOW THAT IT MAY TAKE A FEW DAYS FOR A MESSAGE TO POST, THAT'S WHY I HAVE TWO ALMOST OF THE SAME POSTS ON THE MESSAGE BOARD. I COULDN'T REMEMBER THE FIRST POST VERBATIM, BUT I'M SURE THEY COME OUT TO DISPLAY WHAT I FEEL.
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Summary: ANOTHER BESTSELLER ! E.Lynn's done it again! BRAVO!
Review: This novel is part-two to E.Lynn Harris' first novel Invisible Life. Once again we're engrossed in the lives of Raymond, Basil, Nicole and Kyle. We're introduced to newcomers like, Jared, Delaney, Gilliam, Pierce and Janelle. E.Lynn has chosen new locations such as Atlanta and trips back home to bring us into the pages of this wonderful story. Plus he still has things going on in his old stumping ground of New York. This was another book I can't put down.(May 1999) I picked this one up as soon as I completed Invisible Life and when I looked at the clock I realized I'd been reading and sitting in the same spot on my porch since the morning sunrise. This book is compelling, powerful and yes BOLD. It's laced with rich and beauitful language and continues to broaden your understanding of gay men and the choices they make. AWESOME! AWESOME! That's what comes to mind when I think of E.Lynn Harris and his writing style. Now it's on to Abide With Me, which is part three of this "AWESOME" trilogy. Once you experience E.Lynn Harris and his literary magic, you'll never see things the same.
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Summary: CRYING A RIVER!
Review: Loved this book! Harris smoothly and deftly moves the narration between his main characters Raymond & Nicole. I was taken back a bit that the book alters the narration between the two charcters. It was amusing to see how each one spoke of a certain situation, but expressed subtle differences in how things played out. As a sequel, in my opinion, it surpasses its predecessor, Invisible Life. I was blown away by how much the characters had grown and changed. I was also completely engrossed in how they looked at certain situations and what the implications on their lives had been. Kudos to Mr Harris for being such a masterful story teller.
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Summary: the sequel to Invisible Life
Review: Raymond is back trying to figure out where to go with his life. The only thing I didn't like about this book as much as the first, is the way the author jumps from first person character in each chapter. I got a little confused as to who was speaking next. It was still a great story though.
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Summary: Could hardly wait for the drama to continue...
Review: After the first book (Invisible Life), I could hardly wait to see what happened next. I felt a bit cheated. This book was much slower than the first. I found myself rushing, saying okay already, I got the point. It wasn't as captivating as the first. But I still remained curious for answers to questions from the first book, which still remain unanswered. There was, however, the scene when Kyle died and leaves a note for Raymond, which was indeed the highlight of this storyline. It was very emotional, and it drew you right into the room with Kyle to the very end. While Raymond read the letter, you actually felt every emotion Raymond was feeling. A truly effective piece of work by Harris. If only the other issues were told as effectively as these two parts, I would have given the book a much higher rating. I still enjoyed reading and following the story and can't wait to finish the next. It amazes me to know that so many people today have issues regarding sexuality. It leaves me wondering why? What is happening?
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Summary: EXCELLENT BOOD FOR EVERYONE
Review: THIS BOOK IS BASICALLY CHANGED EVERYTING FOR ME WHEN IT COMES TO FICTION. IT DEALT WITH BISEXULITY, GENDER, RACE AND ETC. IT EXPLORED EVERYTHING. I DEFINIETLY RECOMMEND JUST BECAUSE IT WAS A GOOD STORY FROM BEGINNING TO END. VERY WELL ROUNDED AND INTERESTING CHARCTERS. I ALSO RECOMMEND THE OTHER BOOKS OF HARRIS
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Summary: Just Plain Loved It
Review: Well, let me start by saying that I had the pleasure of reading this book about two years ago, and it still remains one of my favorites. I have the entire collection of his books (but his one is still my favorite. I STILL find myself reading diffrent passages from the book - my all time favorite is and always will be "The letter from Kyle to Raymond (I really cried). I just loved the part when he said "If its good enough for God, then why worry about mear mortals. This book was the best of all. I have just now ordered it on cassette for the long drives I sometimes take. Hey, Mr Harris do you think you could combine "Invisable Life" and "Just As I Am" and make a movie. I promise you it would be a winner. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !
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