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Summary: Who was the Editor? Fire THEM!!!
Review: Ok, the book was alright but did Ms. Copeland do ANY research on what she was writng about? I live in New Orleans and her geography is all wrong. Also, she makes reference to Dillard University but spells it incorrectly. As a student I would like to point out that the college ( a top HBCU)is NOT spelled like the store. I couldnt focus on the plot because there were so many mistakes in the geography and spelling of streets, schools, and misc. other things. Grambling University is over an hour from the French Quarter but Ms. Copeland attempts to make it appear as though it is in New Orleans. Whoever was the editor for this book needs to be fired.
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Summary: Good Read
Review: Pretty good book. In the beginning, I was a little worried, but once it got started, it was good.
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Summary: 4 stars subtracted from 2
Review: STRONG POINTS: The fact that a black family was living in Paris, rich, and happy was a nice change. I loved Vade and Laurent's characters and dialogue. I thought the overall theme of love & family was great. J.P. was fun to read about as well as Vicente. WEAK POINTS: This book started off with 4 stars but as soon as Juliet appeared, it fell down to two and stayed there. Laurent & Juliet's whole scenario read like a corny fairy tale, was completely unrealistic, and the end seemed rushed. I was also annoyed with the CONSTANT use of the words "Princess Sister", "chicken", "perfect", and "exotic". Use a thesaurus PLEASE. Pop music with hip hop gear clash. And why would a man keep nail polish in his boxing shorts?
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Summary: 4 stars subtracted from 2
Review: STRONG POINTS: The fact that a black family was living in Paris, rich, and happy was a nice change. I loved Vade and Laurent's characters and dialogue. I thought the overall theme of love & family was great. J.P. was fun to read about as well as Vicente. WEAK POINTS: This book started off with 4 stars but as soon as Juliet appeared, it fell down to two and stayed there. Laurent & Juliet's whole scenario read like a corny fairy tale, was completely unrealistic, and the end seemed rushed. I was also annoyed with the CONSTANT use of the words "Princess Sister", "chicken", "perfect", and "exotic". Use a thesaurus PLEASE. Pop music with hip hop gear clash. And why would a man keep nail polish in his boxing shorts?
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Summary: ok
Review: this book was ok, it did mention to many times about eating "gumbo" as if that's all they make in new orleans. the ending was kind of rushed, no real piazzie. it was not weak, but it could of been better. the characters were full of life and i enjoyed Vade and JP. but other then that it was off. the editor of this book should of looked at it more closely. the dates confused me. one day it was christmas the next day it was christmas eve. it was ok, i would sugest the book to another person, just because of the characters but for nothing more. and who ever cried b/c of this book needs to seek help. it was not a tear jerker.
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Summary: ok
Review: this book was ok, it did mention to many times about eating "gumbo" as if that's all they make in new orleans. the ending was kind of rushed, no real piazzie. it was not weak, but it could of been better. the characters were full of life and i enjoyed Vade and JP. but other then that it was off. the editor of this book should of looked at it more closely. the dates confused me. one day it was christmas the next day it was christmas eve. it was ok, i would sugest the book to another person, just because of the characters but for nothing more. and who ever cried b/c of this book needs to seek help. it was not a tear jerker.
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Summary: A Great Story
Review: This is the great story of a very, very, dark skinned and beautiful heroine. The story explores the upper-class dark skinned community. It teaches about relationships, maturity, and racism with eloquence. It takes place in lovely locales in Europe and the U.S. It what also help you define what makes a beautiful princess.
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Summary: She's done it again!!!!!
Review: This was a book worth waiting for. As I began reading this book I wasn't sure if this was a book I would really be interested in reading but decided to keep reading it. I was not disappointed. Ms. Copeland's descriptions of her characters were so vivid that I had a picture of each one of them in my mind. The book centers around the life of Vade'Chevalier and her family. Vade' is the first Princess sister in the book. Vade' was a spoiled child and now she is a selfish woman that is out to satisfy herself by any means necessary until her world comes crumbling down. Vade' is a strong woman that has yet to learn her strengths. If I say anymore I will be telling you the story. This is one book that you will not be sorry you've read. I am eagerly looking forward to Ms. Copeland's next book.
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Summary: Weathering the Storms
Review: Vade' Chevalier definitely has it going on. Not only does she have an unusual name, she also has an exotic look with her long silky black hair, cocoa skin and her green eyes. She definitely turns heads wherever she goes. Living in Paris with her Haitian father, Creole mother and younger brother Laurent, Vade's life is what other little girls dream of. She shops at the most exquisite shops, takes art lessons at the Louvre and has dreams of being a famous interior designer in Paris. Vade' has never been to America, but knows that she has family there. She does know that her mother's family turned their back on her mother the day she left for Paris. Vade' loves Paris and has no desire to visit America, but due to some financial problems revolving around her father's jazz club, the Chevalier's decide to relocate to New Orleans. The family has mixed emotions about the move, but have no idea what is in store for them once they arrive. The once close knit family is shaken up by family secrets. Vade's brother Laurent is determined to become a famous singer and seduces sexy women along the way. Vade's parents, Desiree' and Pierre, have a very close loving relationship, but a secret from the past threatens to tear them apart. A big storm comes upon the family that once had everything. Can the Chevalier's stand the rain? Princess Sister is a book that shows how family secrets can tear a family apart. It touches on racism, class issues, lies and deceit. This book will have you laughing and crying. Kudos to the author for a job well done...
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