Friends and Lovers

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Summary: mediocre in the genre
Review: I loved "Sister,Sister" and could not wait to read "Friends & Lovers" so I ordered the hardcover. I could not have been more disappointed with my decision to do that. I got over the way the chapters are set up for a different character first person to the point of always wondering who was speaking and I still could not get into the characters because there was nothing to get into. The relationships jumped from situation to situation .. . I "missed" a lot of moments that I felt was vital to the story. When Leonard asked Debra to marry him, I was not there. I was there when they talked about doing it but not when it happened. The same with Shelby's abortion, I was not there. I could go on but I think you get the picture. I will wait for the paperback of your next venture.. . maybe a sequel to "Sister,Sister."

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Summary: EXCELLENT, WONDERFUL, EMOTIONAL!!!!!
Review: I must admit that this book wasn't what I was expecting. The title is mis-leading, I thought the story would be about platonic friends who crossed the lines and became lovers, and what happened once they did. To my surprise it's about four friends (Debra & Shelby)-(Tyrel & Leonard) who are friends who meet and then become lovers. The book was excellent though and very emotional, and dramatic. Keep up the good work Eric and I look forward to your next novel.

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Summary: This Book Was So Good, I Read it Two Times in 3 days
Review: Eric Jerome Dickey, is the best writer of our times. You have surpassed Ms. McMillan, and Mr. Tyree. I want to thank you for sharing your talent with us.

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Summary: The scale needs to go higher than 10 for this one!
Review: Dickey's initial book - Sister, Sister was a 10. With Friends and Lovers, Mr. Dickey has surpassed the rating of 10. This book shows both sides of the relationship - male and female. Once again, the book was written in easy to read dialogue, but the best treat was the superior quality in which each character was written. The reader has a chance to get an intimate look at the lives of Shelby and Tyrel, and Leonard and Deborah. The surprise twist in the middle of the novel isn't bad either. This was definitely worth the price of the hardcover.

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Summary: Excellent book!!!
Review: Sister Sister was by far the best, but Friends and Lovers was also very good. I really got into the characters, and found myself telling Shelby to relax, and envying Debra and Leonard's relationship. I felt her pain at the end, and find myself wondering what they're all up to now. Once again, great job Eric!

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Summary: Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!
Review: This book was a wonderful piece of work! I enjoyed it tremendously. I even cried, and I don't cry generally from reading a book. I can't wait until your next book!

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Summary: If you aren't a reader, you will become one after this!!!!!
Review: Mr. Dickey, I sit back and applaude you on such a well written novel. Not only well written, the story line was fantastic. I am just now getting turned on to reading novels, I must say I am impressed. Now I must go out and pick up your first novel SISTER,SISTER. I heard that was the bomb as well. Danielle thanx for recommending the book, love you for it. Mr. Dickey keep on keeping on. :o)

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Summary: I loved this book! When is the movie coming out?!
Review: I read Eric's first book and was so thoroughly impressed with his writing, I anxiously waited for Friends and Lovers. When it was released, I bought it right away, but wasn't able to read it because I was behind in reading of other books that I also wanted to read. Needless to say, I finally had my chance to read it and I could've kick myself for not reading it sooner. This was the best yet and I find that you are a very talented writer who can express feelings between lovers and friends as if I were a character in the book myself. Please keep up the good work, and if you ever have a chance to read all of these good comments about you and your book, please do so. I also am waiting again anxiously for your next book. Can we expect a movie deal?! I'm sure it will far pass "Waiting to Exhale" in the ratings.

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Summary: Best Yet
Review: This book was EXCELLENT. Friends and Lovers surpassed Eric's first book by far. I related with the character of Shelby so much, I though Eric knew me in a past life. Because of this, I give Friends and Lovers two tumbs way up!!!!! If your reading this Eric, keep up the good work. Please remember that you have a wide segment of the Virgin Islands reading your books and awaiting your next master piece. You need to visit us some time.

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Summary: A Must Read BECAUSE it was the Bomb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Eric, you did it again. This book was so believeable and rich. I truly enjoy you as one of my best writer's. Like I said, "you are at the top of the list". Readers, if you want to read a book about real situations in life, pick up this book. The characters are real, the moments are stimulating and the situations many of us have been there. If you want a book you can't stop reading pick this one up. IT SHOULD BE A MOVIE. I truly recommend it to you. I am in love with this author writing. Eric bring out the next one, I pray to God it's all that and some more its' just got to be.