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Summary: Great story but hard to read
Review: I found the storyline to be enjoyable and realistic. However the run-on sentences made the book difficult to read. I had the opportunity to see Ms. McMillian (as well as "Winston") in person and hear her read from "Stella" and basically the book is written exactly the way she speaks. I suggestthe audio version, but if you have a friend that can retell a story without taking a breath, then you will have no problem following the book. I still think "Disappearing Acts" is her best work to date
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Summary: A You Go Girl book that gets you Going
Review: A you go girl book about a 40 yr. old black woman who tries to get some 'fizz' back into her life. A fast paced page turner that will have you rooting for Stella Payne and might even get you going into trying to get some that 'fizz' in your life
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Summary: Good, Bad, and Ugly
Review: The Good: Terry does a very good job of depicting what it's like when a person becomes financially successful, then starts looking for more out of life. That seems to be the condition many Americans find themselves in these days, so I guess that explains the popularity of this book. And what could be better than finding true love, disguised as someone who worships us and tells us how beautiful we are all the time? But seriously, I liked the character Quincy very much. What a great, loving, supportive kid!
The Bad: Come on, Terry. One minute you're criticizing rap music because it depicts women as 'bi*ches' and '*hor*s,' then the next minute you're giddy with excitement because all those Jamaican men have such large sex organs! Perhaps you could have thrown the word 'hypocrite' into one of those marathon-length sentences. Also, you should have researched Stella's occupation more thoroughly. Investment analysts are not directly responsible for attracting/maintaining clients and revenue. That's the job of the marketing department.
The Ugly: White people? Really, Terry. Not all of us are fat, wrinkled and ugly
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Summary: How To Learn From Stella and Get Your Own Groove Back
Review: I truly adore Terry McMillian and I find that in every one of her books there is a certain amount of realism that makes you nod your head and say, "Yeah. That's what I'd do." I often find myself paging through the book and re-reading my favorite parts just to be able to re-live a similar memory or plain old wishful thinking. Ms Mcmilllian's ability to swoop in on a reader's thoughts, insecurities, and fantasies is her forte and her literary strength
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Summary: A good summer reading...
Review: I found Terry's new novel not as good as her previous work, but still enjoyable summer reading. If you want a deeper and more captivating story about an african-american woman's experience, try Maya Angelou's autobiography Heart of a Woman
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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: Stella seems to have it all: money, prestige, house, car, a son she adores...but no man to share her life with. So when her son goes off to spend time with his father, she uses this time to discover who she really is, and gets her "groove" back in the process. The book made me laugh out loud, and I could truly relate to the "will he call? I hope he doesn't" pendulum swing of her thoughts regarding Winston. She wants him so much, but doesn't want to want him, and doesn't want him to know how MUCH she wants him unless he wants her just as much....it's all too real. Her "stream of consciousness" writing style is not the typical writing you would expect in a book; however, it is fashioned after the way one might think things through in your own mind, without expressing them vocally. Stella discovered some very important things about herself in the end, and realized that she just needs to be herself in order to be happy. I can't wait for Terry McMillan's next book
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Summary: Very Good
Review: I really enjoyed this book by McMillian. Before I read the book I to went to the Carribean and I related to everything she was saying.Right down to the blue of the ocean. I have read other books by Terry and I enjoyed this one exceptionaly. Good Work Terry!!!
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Summary: It felt as if I was in Stella's mind!!!!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. You actually thought that you were inside Stella's mind, experiencing her thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The technique to not use puncuation (run-on sentences) has been around for a while. Most authors do not use it. I guess they think is confusing. But I like that type of writing. Another example of it is Light in August by William Faulkner. In conclusion, I hope that they make this book into a movie. If they do, Angela Basset has to be Stella, and Tyson has to be Winston!!!
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Summary: How Stella Bored Me To Death--a more fitting title
Review: This book was tedious and predictable. Does McMillan think run-on sentences are supposed to help the reader relate or get into the text? It accomplished the opposite for me. The huge problem in the book is whether or not Stella will have the gumption to ignore her sister's ill rancor toward Stella's relationship with the young boyfriend. Oooh, what searing drama! The book is completely annoying and as far as I'm concerned, a protagonist whose annual income exceeds $200,000 shouldn't worry too much about anything. What a waste of my time
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Summary: So much to learn from this energy-filled character.
Review: I can't believe I can relate totally with Stella even though I am only in my late 20s' and am non-black. This goes to show how universal emotions are. So tender, so warm, so real, so sensuous, it just brought all the love back suddenly. It's a definite must-read if you think you've just lost your grooves through life's own drudgery. I almost burst to tears in the subway on my way to work
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