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Summary: A silly, trifling glance at silly, trifling characters
Review: There is no depth here. None at all. I gave Little a try with Good Hair, which was a decent debut. After all novels are hard to write. I don't know what happened with The Itch, but clearly Little has lost the modicum of talent that she had. If there was the chance to give this novel zero stars I would have.
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Summary: Thinking about getting married - read this book first.
Review: Delightfully unpredictable. It's a love story where the journeys are profoundly more enlightening than the destinations. Benilde Little draws you in with this tittilating "yarn" about people seeking love. This book is about the choices people make and the magnitude of the ensuing consequences of those choices on one's self and those around you. I think this should be given to any couple thinking about getting married. It reaffirms my belief that people shouldn't even consider marriage until they've reached their thirties but moreover, until they've reached their "me".
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Summary: A great way to pass a snowy weekend!
Review: I spent the weekend reading this book and I liked it a lot. I am glad that Cullen got what he deserved - we all know what they say about the grass being greener . . . The story about Natasha and Miles was heartbreaking, but she handled the situation with class - I don't know if I personally could have risen to the occasion. I read Good Hair a few years ago and that was excellent also - I may have to read it again to figure out how the characters are similar to those in The Itch. I look forward to Benilda's next book.
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Summary: Good look at Relationships in the 90's
Review: The friendship that Abra and NaTarsha shared was a blessing. NaTarsha was my favorite character. She handled her breakup from Miles with class. I was happy that Abra went on with her life after her marriage to Cullen ended. Very impressive Benilde. Be Blessed.
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Summary: Too depressing
Review: It was some parts in this book that I can relate on but the book is too depressing. It didn't have a happy ending and was so heart-broken. Instead there should of been a better ending and also had the characters really expecting more out of life than just money and a man. The name of the book should of been "Heart-Break". Not a single person in the book ever stayed happy or even ended happy. A lot of black authors write books about "blacks" being rich or high class. But some really don't face reality. We need more books relating to today's society more of reality instead of our hopes,dreams,and wishes. This book showed nothing but shabbiness, something I care less of. I just hope the next one I read from this authors be something that surprises me.
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Summary: Hmmm...
Review: While I usually enjoy Little's writing, I was somewhat dissapointed with this novel. It was very, very depressing. I also did not care for any of the characters except for the dog-with-a-heart-of-silver (not quite gold), Miles. I hated Abra's husband, he is exactly what makes me fear marriage. A gutless, spineless, poor excuse for a human being, period. Abra seems dreary and dull, I don't see how anyone could have envied her. Natasha is awfully flashy, loud and "ghetto" acting to be from her educational background. All she needs is four inch fingernails and some fake Gucci bags and she'd be a poster girl for bama's everywhere. This book pale grossly next to "Good Hair". I would not recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: Very good read!
Review: It was very enlightening and realistic. I read the book in one day! I've read both of her novels and have found both of them to provide insight into the "Black Upper Middle Class". The characters were well developed and very entertaining. I would love to read more from this Ms. Little.
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Summary: Read it in one day!!
Review: One of the best books that I have ever read. Benilde has it all together! Makes you want to read it all over again.
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Summary: Excellent book. Very vivid
Review: I really enjoyed this book because it was a story that I could relate to. I found the characters very exciting and real. I enjoy reading books that encapture my mind so that I never want to put the book down.
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Summary: Paianfully realistic.
Review: 'The Itch', was a a candid look at relationships in the 90's. The main female characters again show how important it is to have a shoulder to lean on. Little, paints a sad, but realistic picture of life and the pursuit of that seemingly unreachable love. What was a little odd was the break up of the Abra's marriage, had no warning signs, and I couldn't quite figure her relationship with her producer. Natasha handled the break up with Miles in a grande fashion, I was glad she let go with style and class. Would like to have known where Miles' head was as he was leaving. I would recommend reading this.
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