tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post5832871525020109925..comments2024-03-24T02:23:19.870-05:00Comments on Reading In Color: A Girl Like MeMissAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-15199531185435305422009-12-24T19:27:35.755-06:002009-12-24T19:27:35.755-06:00...... What, so, she says her eyes are pretty '......... What, so, she says her eyes are pretty 'cause they're like "asian eyes"?! *HEADDESK X1000000* It's like oooooo look at my eyes they're so exotic and makes me more special and pretty than others with non "almond shaped" eyes!! al;sdkfjalskdjf (Okay, so maybe I'm interpreting this wrong, as I haven't read the book and don't have the context. But I don't think I want to go about reading it to find out.)<br /><br />Argh, seriously passing on this book. And anything by this author.yuanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106464795070487558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-4395124619190589602009-12-23T12:54:32.109-06:002009-12-23T12:54:32.109-06:00@campbele-ok I'll try If I was Your Girl then ...@campbele-ok I'll try If I was Your Girl then since I'm not even a fan of the title "Shortie like mine."<br /><br />@BAP-I agree (I don't have a twitter account)I've definitely seen similar quotes about sagging pants on facebook. It was a drag, but I don't like not finishing a book.MissAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-78655232891870139242009-12-23T11:08:05.089-06:002009-12-23T11:08:05.089-06:00It's sad but some of those quotes sound like s...It's sad but some of those quotes sound like something I would read on Twitter or Facebook "I want a man with pants saggin and Tims draggin". You're a good one but I couldn't do it. I would not have been able to finish it.BAP, Interruptedhttp://black-american-princess-interrupted.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-69781390831100401902009-12-22T22:41:51.790-06:002009-12-22T22:41:51.790-06:00OK, I checked my reviews and I read "If I was...OK, I checked my reviews and I read "If I was Your Girl". Same series, same author, slightly different results. I doubt you'll like it any better, but the sex, drugs and types weren't there. I commend your willingness to give it another try! <br /><br />HEY!!! Merry Christmas!!! Here's to good books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-54838115340042895512009-12-22T16:42:43.274-06:002009-12-22T16:42:43.274-06:00@Sheere-Yeah the cover was decent, but I'd rat...@Sheere-Yeah the cover was decent, but I'd rather get unwanted surpises or see something that could be predictable presented in a new way. Oh well.<br /><br />@rahpsody-Yup I would say skip. Although I will try another one of her books to give the author another chance.<br /><br />@iluvhersheys-Ya the cover was the main attraction factor for me. You may like this book more than me though since you said it sounds like your kind of book in an earlier comment. I'd be interested in reading your opinion.<br /><br />@CO-Yes part of the problem may have been my not being able to relate and the protagnoist just being a bit too whiny for my tastes, I think the author wanted to make her sound tough, but she came off as complaining about how tough she needs to be and she's so strong. Eh.<br /><br />@campbele-Not the greatest of introductions to urban lit. I'll take recommendations of books you've read in the urban lit genre that you thought were good. I really like the Drama High series and I think they are 100x better than this book. I can relate a little more to that book. Ni ni Simone mentions sex, drugs and profanity throughout this whole book. Nothing too crude but it's there. <br />Hmm Zane in the YA world. That should be interesting. Well I'm glad they are getting more people to read at least. Congrats on having your propsal accepted at NDLC! Wish I could go =/MissAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-56855433553791980332009-12-22T09:59:05.317-06:002009-12-22T09:59:05.317-06:00Welcome to the world of urban lit. I knew my stude...Welcome to the world of urban lit. I knew my students would love these, and they do. I find them an excellent alternative to the adult lit most students want and I'm amazed at how urban NiNi Simone can be in these books with no profanity, drugs or sex. Yes, they're light reads and there is a huge audience to which they appeal. They're very similar to the L. Divine Drama High series in that they meet the interest of urban teens in a more wholesome way.<br />Doret recently told me Zane is about to enter the YA market. I guess the YA urban market is bigger than we realize. They may not be my cup of tea, but I'm glad these books are around for my students. Like Susan, I just wish they'd return them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-42479779942418332722009-12-20T13:54:27.436-06:002009-12-20T13:54:27.436-06:00I have the other title. Didn't get a chance to...I have the other title. Didn't get a chance to read because both copies I put on the shelf, walked. <br /><br />Disappointed to hear the book was full of typos and doesn't read well. I do get why some can relate and I think is fine that other readers don't. I doubt I could have gotten through this.Color Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062017327837729986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-27951524686742180082009-12-19T23:29:49.300-06:002009-12-19T23:29:49.300-06:00Ugh this is a real dissapointment. I really wanted...Ugh this is a real dissapointment. I really wanted to pick this up. I agree there is very few covers with African Americans, and I always jump on the chance to read one, but it seems this one wont live up to anything!!!Chiomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725435803070036892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-13678745597765242122009-12-19T17:31:31.773-06:002009-12-19T17:31:31.773-06:00Sounds like a skip!Sounds like a skip!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-77845039897220811832009-12-19T17:18:37.184-06:002009-12-19T17:18:37.184-06:00Ohh.. the cover looks good, but well, sometimes it...Ohh.. the cover looks good, but well, sometimes it is better to read somthing predictable that to get unwanted surprises... or not. The better is to read a book full of surprises and that keeps you wondering whats going to happen next.<br />Hope you like more the next book you review!Sheerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120915373139746967noreply@blogger.com