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Summary: Truly God Don't Like Ugly
Review: I received God Don't Like Ugly as a Christmas present and it is one of the best presents I have ever received. From the title I didn't know what to expect. When I started reading I couldn't put it down. I fantastic read. The characters are so real. I will never forget Mr Boatwright and Rhoda
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Summary: REMARKABLE
Review: This had to be the best book I have read in ages!!!! you could feel the pain that the characters were going through. This was so true to life. A book that made you laugh and cry! I can't wait for the author's next novel.
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Summary: god don't like ugly
Review: This was foremost one of the best books I have read Mary Monroe really did a great job with this one keep up the good work this is a must to read.
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Summary: it's different
Review: If you like depressing stories then this is the book to read. This is a good book, however, it is very depressing. I am not one of those people who enjoy's fluff stuff but this is the most depressing book I have every read.
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Summary: Another Best Seller
Review: WOW!! I happened upon this book at the Airport and the cover caught my eye. I read this book to and from my destination and I must say this was a GREAT book. Hope to read more from this author.
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Summary: RIVETING
Review: Mary Monroe is a master storyteller. God Don't Like Ugly has so many sub-plots and characters that it is a thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing story. The basic plot revolves around a young girl, Annette who is being sexually abused by the live-in border Mr. Boatwright. Sexual abuse is a horrific crime no matter how you look at it but Mary Monroe captures the dichotomy of the relationship between Annette and Mr. Boatwright in a manner which few could. It would have been easy to paint Boatwright as an evil, old peg leg with no redeeming value but in reality life is not that black and white. Instead she shows how he cooks for the family, takes Annette to the market with him, to the movies and goes with the family to church and at times is kind to her, and then at night destroys it all by making Annette his victim. But that is only part of the story. We have Rhoda Nelson, the beautiful, intelligent daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Nelson, the biracial Undertaker and his beautiful but fragile wife. Mr. Nelson's mother who is white lives with the family as does his half brother, Uncle Johnny. The Nelson's while they appear the very picture of a upwardly mobile black family with their big beautiful house, extravagant furnishings and fine cars have more than a few problems of their own. You'll become enraptured in Annette and Rhoda's lives because they certainly have stories to tell, but save a little of yourself because there are a few others in this small circle of residents in the more affluent part of town who have stories they would like to tell you. Now Scary Mary, the local Madam has a few things she would like to share with you about herself and her 2 daughters and maybe even a little about the girls who "work" for her. Then Caleb and his son Pee Wee want to introduce themselves and share with you all the gossip you can handle. Annette's beautiful and hard working mother has a lot to tell you about life and how to go on no matter what. A few others will want to stop by . Uncle Carmine, Mr. Nelson's best friend and benefactor; Judge Lawson, Annette's mothers employer and "protector" who believes in looking out for his "girl",Uncle Johnny will stop by, if he's not in jail and Aunt Lola will stop by and drop a little knowledge. As we follow Annette and Rhonda lives from childhood through adulthood others will introduce themselves, so be gracious and invite them in. You're guaranteed a riveting and entertaining time.
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Summary: Sacrificial Lamb
Review: A beautiful, warm, emotionally touching sorry. This is by far one of the best books I've read. When your in a situation such as the one Annette was one could only imagine how hard it would be to keep such a miserable secret to herself. Keeping in mind the time frame then compared to now, helps us appreciate that we should thank God that times have progressed to the point we don't have to keep ugly secrets as sexual abuse a secret. Each character was interesting in their own way. The power of love truly transends from the heart of a little girl who sacrificed herself for the love of her mother. I love a fast paced book, the action was non-stop. I am so looking forward to your next book. This was the first book of yours I've read and just judging by this wonderful accomplishment of yours it certainly will not be the last. You are going on my list of authors.
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Summary: A well written book that is good to read!
Review: I have to say that this book is one of the best written books I have read for 2000. I wasn't sure in the beginning, but when Annette and her mother moved to Richland, Ohio, stuff started happenin'! It really annoyed me that Annetee wouldn't tell anyone that Mr. Boatwright was molesting her and threatening her. Annette never really developed a good self esteem or confidence in herself, so I could see why that happened. Her Mother wasn't much of a figure for Annette to mold after, so she didn't have much opportunity to become a "woman". I felt sorry for her throughout most of her life, and hope the best for her. Now, Ms. Rhoda is another story in herself! I couldn't believe some of the stuff she got away with. I can't say it without giving away the story, but Rhoda was not your typical girl next door. She was sweet and attractive, but she was a devil in a blue dress! Ms. Monroe really brought all her characters together to make a TERRIFIC story. Annette, Rhoda, Muh Dear, Scary Mary, Pee Wee, Mr. Boatwright, Judge Lawson, Levi, Florence and all the other characters blend together create a storyline that definitely shows God Don't Like Ugly. You reap what you sow. I don't think Annette will ever do anything without thinking of the consequences!
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Summary: Highly entertaining, beautiful story
Review: "God Don't Like Ugly" caught my eye in the bookstore and after reading the first few pages I was hooked! The characters are so real and interesting! I really liked how Mary Monroe humanized the character of Mr. Boatwright. At first, I hated him for the HORRIBLE despicable abuse he inflicted on poor Annette, but Ms Monroe interestingly made Annette remember some of the good things about Mr. Boatwright. Rhoda's character is truly complex also. Also, for all the serious issues in the book, it is SO funny, I laughed out loud at many points. I also really liked when Annette goes to Erie to carve out a life for herself. I really think that this is a book that should be read in colleges, it is brilliant, entertaining, and I know I will be re-reading it again and again. Thanks Mary Monroe!
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Summary: Very Good Reading
Review: I was apprehensive about reading this book. I have read the reviews and got curious. but since reading the book, I just got to say this. What mother who don't know Jack about someone just leaves her child in the hands of some trifling,hypocritical degenerate, and not know nothing??? Despite this, I felt that the book was good. It was strong, it mentioned the abuse without getting maudlin with it, and it made the heroine of this novel a strong,self assured woman despite of it. Another good novel by a new author. I look foward to reading more by her.
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