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Summary: A Must Read
Review: I am not what anyone would call 'an avid reader', but after reading the first few pages of this book, I could not put it down. The different scenarios presented by Mr. Harris hit so very close to home. After lending the book to another friend, he asked "Why has it taken so long for someone to write what I have been feeling but could not express?" I totally agree with him. When I reached the half-way mark in the book, I closed my office door, had my calls put on hold and finished it. Never has a book caused me to gasp in exclamation over the exactness of his thoughts, my thoughts. This book has given insight into the alternative lifestyle of gay and bi-sexual men. I'm waiting for the screenplay. My personal 'thanks' to E. Lynn.
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Summary: A real eye-opener!!
Review: If you have ever been curious about the life of a gay African American man, this book, and the rest of E. Lynn Harris' books, will enlighten you. Aside from the description of this book as the "Literary equivalent of cotton-candy" and the use of "homophobic" language, as one reader described, Mr. Harris' books give you a wonderful look at the lives of men who could be your brother, cousin, uncle or friend. I grew up with a gay brother, with whom I had never discussed his sexuality (although it was never a secret). I grew up knowing his gay friends, caucasion and African American, and I have never met a more loving and caring group of people. They are just like you and me, but for their sexual orientation. I would like to thank Mr. Harris for humanizing the homosexual population, in a way that no one has before. I discussed this book with my brother, just months before he lost his battle with AIDS. He told me how he was able to identify with some of the characters, as they resembled him and many of his friends. It was the only time that I ever discussed homosexuality with my brother. Thank you Mr. Harris, for opening the door for that discussion. It is a discussion I will cherish for the rest of my life, as I will your books. Your books give me a chance to see what life must have been like through my brother's eyes. Please keep telling your stories!!
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Summary: Pure Greatness
Review: I've read all of E.Lynn Harris books, I have yet to read Abide with Me. But all of them have the same flow, and Basil Henderson of course. I hope Mr. Harris keeps up the great work he's doing with letting us heterosexuals know what it is to be gay and how it feels. I have learned alot from his books and I'm thankful for it. Keep up the great work, and keep on writing.
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Summary: This book will definitely open your eyes to the "other side"
Review: I have to be honest with you. I didn't know much about the gay society.....and I really didn't care to. The only reason why I read this book was because it was recommended to me by my sister. Once I opened the book, however, I couldn't put it down. Harris went into depth of how the character started out straight, how he became gay, and the acceptance of his decision by friends and family. This book has definitely opened my eyes; I can't wait to read the next one!
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Summary: Prose -- a con
Review: I'm torn. I should start out by saying the book grabbed me. I finished it in two days. I liked the story, even though I could relate to only certain aspects of the main character's "struggle." (I am a gay white man.) I'm anxious to read "Just As I Am" -- in fact, I started it this morning. On the other hand, the writing felt so amateurish at times, it was completely distracting. The phrase "piping hot," as in coffee, comes to mind as an overused and unimaginitive adjective. I get it. Coffee is hot. Each time a new character was introduced, his or her skin color was likened to a biscuit, a bag, or oatmeal. I am at least peripherally aware of racism based on skin color among the black community, but the author never followed through. No relevance was revealed. As it turned out, each character might as well have been "piping hot." Now there's some character development.
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Summary: great and keep up the good work.
Review: i have read all of Mr. E Lynn Harris' books and enjoyed all of them and i give him my heartfull good luck and best wish and hope he is work on the next book, where Basil and Nicole hooks up. well keep writing and be true to yourself and others will follow.
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Summary: Enter Another's Mind
Review: I have never read a book which actually made me cry. I am not ashamed to admit that this one was the first, and only one since. I applaud Harris' efforts to bring to life the thoughts and emotions of an everyday, bisexual african american, who, just like the rest of us, is trying to find his path. This is my all-time favorite novel, and I recommend it to anyone and everyone. You will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Literary equivalent of cotton-candy.
Review: This is NOT great writing, or even good writing. I swear I'm not making the following sentence up: "I reclined back in the seat and noticed that the bright yellow sun, ivory clouds and incandescent blue sky looked like a fried egg on an ocean-blue plate." And there are plenty more arch sentences and odd descriptions like that throughout the book. More disturbing to me than the fact that Mr Harris' readers don't possess the critical faculties to recognize dreck is the fact that his first three books are peppered with homophobic language. Gays, other than the main character who's ostensibly wrestling with his bisexuality, are routinely referred to by the writer and his characters alike as sissies. Do yourself a favor, buy something by James Baldwin.
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Summary: Compelling and leaves the reader wanting more.
Review: Mr. Harris brought his characters to life with their dialog and tones. I enjoyed the book greatley and can't wait to read more of his work. I am also praying for a perfect world.
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Summary: Nice, Easy Read
Review: This was a great introduction to key characters in the trilogy. If you enjoyed this book, get the other two (Just as I Am; Abide With Me).
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