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Been So Long (2012)

by Adrienne Thompson(Favorite Author)

4.21 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Pink Cashmere Publishing Co.

review 1: This is second book that I read by Adrienne Thompson, and I enjoyed this one as well. I did not like Mona Lisa though, because I felt she knew her heart was with Corey, but settled for Wasif for his money. I understand Mona's background of abuse so maybe that played a part in her decision of not accepting Corey's honest love. Wasif was a rich weak-willed jerk who would do anything to please his father, despite his feelings for Mona. I believe Wasif loved Mona, but not enough to sacrifice his family's tradition in marrying within their race and culture. At times I felt the dialogue between Wasif and Corey was similar emotionally, and only time I was really reminded that Wasif was a different race was when he used a few words in his native tongue. Some of the scenes were a b... moreit repetitive, such as Mona going to the hospital or picking up the kids. She really didn't seem to have a life. However, towards the end I found myself cheering for Mona because I'm a hopeless romantic. I do look forward to reading the other parts of this series. Keep up the good work Adrienne!
review 2: Despite editing errors this was a very good story about a young Black woman with a history of childhood neglect and poverty who escapes her memories by settling for the good life with a man she meets and becomes pregnant by while in college. The story begins 15 years later when now with two boys, a home, luxuries and the role of mistress she realizes that she has settled for far less than she could have had. When an old friend reenters her life she realizes how much she has sacrificed just to live a comfortable life. The revelations are heartbreaking and you find yourself saddened by the choices she continues to make and the impact of those choices on others. I would categorize this as light Christian fiction. It is a good discussion book for women. less

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