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Summary: Entertaining but empty
Review: I'm writing this as I'm finishing the book, so if my thoughts are all over the place, blame it on what I just read. Funny? This book??? I laughed ONCE--at the fried chicken audition. Before I say anything else I must say this book was quite engaging--as all are of Files' books--but once again she needs to work on her ending. Just like "Gettin' to the Good Part," the ending leaves a WHOLE helluva lot to be desired. What is it with Lolita Files and flimsy endings? But I digress--before the end comes the story, and the story (complete with totally ridiculous, utterly transparent plugs for books written by Files' two best friends) is, well, silly to the point of pointLESS. Files stays remarkably true to her main characters though: bad decisions are Reesy's perpetual trademark and Misty is just as dingy as ever. In her defense, Lolita Files displays her remarkable skill with keeping the reader hooked to the point that we're helpless to get off the ride even if we anticipate how badly she'll leave us hanging. I agree with the other reviewers in that Files was WRONG for leaving the loose ends dangling on Tyrone and Tyrene and that situation, and I thought the "chase to Cali and avoid" mess was retarded as hell too. I also don't know what the 'Tastes Like Chicken' title is about; however, I didn't BORROW THIS BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY because the title sounded appealing 'cause it didn't, but because it was by Lolita Files, an author whom I truly believe is not living up to her potential. Lolita has the skills to be a truly great author if she would just embrace the fact that she was not born to emulate EJD with the drama and find her own "TRUE" shine, as Tonya Marie Evans would say. Okay, if anybody found any lesson whatsoever in this story, please tell me what it was 'cause I missed it. What's funny is how in each of Lolita's books her characters move around just like she did--from Florida to New York to Cali, but she is SO good at inserting landmarks. I was on that street with her in front of the Manhattan Beach Marriott next to the movie theater!
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Summary: good to a see an old friend
Review: It's good to see Lolita Files back in the writng game. I have missed her books and her stories. This book gives great in- sight to where the characters have been and where they are headed next. This book screams for a sequel!! I like that she managed to bring readers up to date while showing a glimpse of the past throughout the book. I read this book in two days it was sooo good. I ony gave it four stars because the ending does leave you hanging for answers. Otherwise, great read!!
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Summary: The ending was horrible
Review: Lolita Files is by far my favorite author yet, the ending was just ridiculous. I was highly disappointed. I wanted to see the showdown between Tyrone and Tyrene. I felt like Files should have given the book some type of closure. I know there will be another book about it but man, you just can't leave your readers hanging for another 2 years on that subject.
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Summary: Off the Chain
Review: Lolita you did it again! But the only thing I regretted was the end with Ressy's mother and Dandre's father. Can we get a sequel or something. The book was well written and the characters were still fresh. Just keep on writing!
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Summary: They're Back!!
Review: Picking up where Getting To The Good Part left off, the adventures of Reesy and Misty continue in Tastes Like Chicken. The story opens at Reesy and Dandre's long awaited wedding but before the "I Do's" can be exchanged an incident from the past rears its very UGLY head and the excitement begins. Files opens a floodgate of drama and it never stops throughout the book. It seems like Reesy's marital woes and personal trauma permeate everyone around her and no one close to her is left unscathed. In this episode, although the spotlight is primarily on Reesy, it is almost equally shared with some familiar and new supporting characters. Surprisingly, the dynamic duo, Tyrone and Tyrene (Reesy's high-profile attorney parents), experience a crisis so devastating that their very foundation is threatened, while Reesy's sassy grandmother opens the closet exposing some familial skeletons that are eyebrow-raising (to say the least). Fans will learn more about Misty's husband, Rick, who has unmentionable issues that threaten their marriage; Dandre's physician father and his fantasies; and a new character, Sleazy, a stand-up comedian, who, despite his stage name, actually comes through in a big way. As with the other Reesy/Misty books, Files upholds her tradition of keeping the novels fresh and funny by interjecting the latest and most hip language, musical references, and urban expressions in her dialogue and settings. Yet, her appeal continues to be universal as this episode is well written and perfectly paced making it a real page-turner. It is a perfect release for the summer season and will no doubt be a BIG hit for fans of the series. I cannot wait until the next release! Reviewed by Phyllis
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Summary: Chicken anyone?
Review: Reading Tastes Like Chicken had me craving chicken. It was not because the book talked about chicken a lot, but the title alone had me yearning. Ms. Files introduces the reader to variations of the word "chicken." It can be a coward, a chickenhead (slang for women who are golddiggers), or the bird that produces meat or eggs. How do you like your chicken?
The readers were first introduced to Reesy and Misty in Scenes From A Sistah and later in Getting to the Good Part. Now they're back again and the opening scene is at Reesy's wedding. Only she doesn't get married and the story takes off from there. It seems her fiancé Dandre has a hidden past and the skeletons fall out the closet at the most inopportune time...their wedding day. Now he has to prove his love to take-no-prisoners Reesy. She's not putting up with any bull, so she hightails herself far away from her problems in classic Reesy and Misty fashion. She even packs some fried chicken and white bread for the trip.
Misty has her own issues to deal with. She finds out her husband Rick has been less than honest with her. He makes a life altering decision without her consent. Although devastated, she realizes, "you can run but you can't hide." She decides to stop running and to start fighting for what she loves and believes in and tries to work it out. She tries to share this revelation with Reesy who is too stubborn to understand.
Get a plastic bag (or paper bag), batter the chicken, fry it, season it and add some sauce; spicy sauce for the chicken wings and spicy drama to the story. Tyrene and Tyrone, Reesy's parents, are an added subplot. I can't forget Hill, Dandre's father, who serves as a hot number himself. If you've ever heard, "save the drama for your mama," this subplot gives a whole new meaning to the saying.
Tastes Like Chicken is hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing and craving chicken. While reading, I called a friend and asked if she had read it. She said no. I recommended it by saying, "That chile sho' can tell a story. By the way, can I get your grandmama's recipe for fried chicken?" She laughed. For the ultimate feel good; do the right thing; unconditional love type novel of the year, Tastes Like Chicken gets the award. Flawless. Beware: you might feel the urge to eat some chicken during or after reading this book. Whelp! I'm off to Popeye's for some extra crispy, chicken that is.
Reviewed by Esther "Ess" Mays of Loose Leaves Book Review
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Summary: A great Read
Review: Really enjoyed the read. Wasn't to happy with the way the story went with Misty, and Tyrene Relationship. But all well that end well. I think LL done a Fab job. Keep up the good work, cant wait until the next big Read. Please bring Misty and Reecy back in the near future.
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Summary: Our girls are back!
Review: Reesy is finally ready to walk down the aisle. Well at least she thinks she is until a surprise greets her at the altar. In typical Reesy fashion she does what she does best, run. Unfortunately she loses a lot more than her dignity at the altar. Racked with frustration she heads off to California. With no one but Misty knowing her whereabouts she decides to start over. But she finds out that getting over Dante is not the easiest thing to do. Misty is a newlywed and enjoying every minute of it. Still the consummate career woman she is not ready for all that comes along with marriage. Her husband Rick however is. Misty feels that they are really laying a solid foundation for their future until she finds a wastebasket full of pin pricked condom wrappers. Uncertain of anything anymore she turns to her girl Reesy to help her through. Tyrone and Tyrene Snowden have been together for a few decades. Theirs is an unsinkable love, or is it? Unable to heal their daughter's broken heart and spirit they develop some interesting habits to help themselves cope. Can they make it last forever? Tastes Like Chicken is funny from beginning to end. Ms. Files has done it again. In a hilarious follow-up to Scenes From A Sista and Getting To The Good Part, Lolita Files has brought our two favorite girlfriends back. Misty and Reesy are as crazy as ever and still up to their necks in Brotha Drama. Readincolor Reviewers
Angie Pickett-Henderson
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Summary: This was Excellent!
Review: Taste like Chicken
Lolitas Files 5 stars
The story of Reesy and Misty continues...
With Taste like Chicken it keeps getting better. This was fast paced and snappy. I love how Lolita makes me laugh so much between the drama. I was flipping the pages! This book was so good. Reesy and Misty are unforgettable characters that just keep growing on me. I enjoyed and hope Lolita brings us more.
Dawn
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Summary: Can I get a drum stick, at least???
Review: Taste Like Chicken was a cluck, cluck! I didn't make the connection with chicken...The storyline was weighed down with small/big words that were not context defining! Darn words had me running back and forth to the Webster, basically a time consuming read. The beginning and end of the book were great, but that silly California crap really devalued the authors delivery of what would have been an otherwise smash had it not been for the twins, dogs, and just silly immature nonsense - perhaps Lolita was compensating for writer's block. Why would what's her name suddenly reuinte and forgive a fiance without really discussing the issues and at least starting over...The ending was blah. Lolita should have played up the mother and father drama a bit more...
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