I Wouldn't Recommend THAT Book To My Worst Enemy

[RedefinedDiva]

I don't think that I can get into the new "ghetto stories" craze, i.e. all these TERI WOODS Productions novels that are littering the shelves. Maybe since it's not my lifestyle or interest of mine, I can't relate, but most importantly, I am a STICKLER for EDITING!! These books just seem to hit the shelves any sort of way. I HATE trying to decode and decipher was the author meant. Random commas and periods, sentence fragments, etc. are not my idea of a good read.

[9dstpm]

Originally posted by RedefinedDiva
I don't think that I can get into the new "ghetto stories" craze, i.e. all these TERI WOODS Productions novels that are littering the shelves. Maybe since it's not my lifestyle or interest of mine, I can't relate, but most importantly, I am a STICKLER for EDITING!! These books just seem to hit the shelves any sort of way. I HATE trying to decode and decipher was the author meant. Random commas and periods, sentence fragments, etc. are not my idea of a good read.

I read them occasionally but you are SO right about all the random commas and periods and the misspelled words. I was an English minor in college and those things grate on my nerves like fingers on a blackboard.

Books that I wouldn't tell my worst enemy about are:

For the Love of Money byOmar Tyree

The Gotham Diaries by Tonya Lee (story was too slow, stick to the kiddie books)

Homecourt Advantage by Patrick Ewings's ex-wife (I can't remember her name--sorry!)

I read a lot, so I'll be back with more!

[TonyB06]

Originally posted by 9dstpm
Books that I wouldn't tell my worst enemy about are:

Homecourt Advantage by Patrick Ewings's ex-wife (I can't remember her name--sorry!)

I read a lot, so I'll be back with more!

Co-sign! (I think Greg Anthony's wife was a co-author). That joint was so bad I chucked it after 50 pages. I tried to give it away, my friend gave it back, it was that bad!!

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by TonyB06
Co-sign! (I think Greg Anthony's wife was a co-author). That joint was so bad I chucked it after 50 pages. I tried to give it away, my friend gave it back, it was that bad!!

I loved that book. I've read it twice. Send it to me.

[9dstpm]

Originally posted by TonyB06
Co-sign! (I think Greg Anthony's wife was a co-author). That joint was so bad I chucked it after 50 pages. I tried to give it away, my friend gave it back, it was that bad!!

Tony, I tried to take it to the used bookstore and the clerk wouldn't take it!! I ended up giving it away to Goodwill and it's still there!!

[TonyB06]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
I loved that book. I've read it twice. Send it to me.

Now I am sure you are on "that isht," but I still got luv for you. If you want it you got it.....provided I can dig it out of the back of whatever closet I threw it in.

[skywalker20_99]

After reading Heatseekers and Do Right Man, I cannot bring myself to read anything by Zane or Omar Tyree. I can't believe trees were sacrificed to print that mess.

[Gina1201]

Originally posted by 9dstpm
For the Love of Money byOmar Tyree

The Gotham Diaries by Tonya Lee (story was too slow, stick to the kiddie books)

1. I still have not gotten over For the Love of Money. In fact when was the last time that Omar Tyree has written a GOOD book?

2. I tried reading the Gotham Diaries on at least four seperate occasions and I still cannot get into the book. It sits in my bookcase still waiting, perhaps I'll sell it.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by Gina1201
1. I still have not gotten over For the Love of Money. In fact when was the last time that Omar Tyree has written a GOOD book?

2. I tried reading the Gotham Diaries on at least four seperate occasions and I still cannot get into the book. It sits in my bookcase still waiting, perhaps I'll sell it.

Omar Tyree. . .I think I had to hang up on him after that book he wrote full of drum beats. I had heard unflattering things about him prior to meeting him in 2003 but meeting him sealed the deal for me. Arrogant as hayle. His wife is a soror in my chapter. Yes, Omar lives in Charlotte.

[TheEpitome1920]

Glad to know I'm not the only person who kinda liked "Gotham Diaries".

Omar Tyree fell off after "Flyy Girl". "Leslie" needs to be banned!!

"Tastes Like Chicken" gets a big "BOOO" from me.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by TheEpitome1920
"Tastes Like Chicken" gets a big "BOOO" from me.

I loved that book, but I won't knock your hustle. Just sell it on 1/2.com

I still have not read or had time to read Gotham Diaries. Maybe tonight I will make a list of books to pick up from the free bookstore.

[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by Gina1201
1. I still have not gotten over For the Love of Money. In fact when was the last time that Omar Tyree has written a GOOD book?

2. I tried reading the Gotham Diaries on at least four seperate occasions and I still cannot get into the book. It sits in my bookcase still waiting, perhaps I'll sell it.

Loved, loved, loved Gotham Diaries. My book club mates disagreed with me.

[NeneRx]

Originally posted by ykimber
I would not recommend Hot Johnny, that book did not hold my attention at all. .

I actually liked hot Johnny, but the constant time changes and how the women were related got confusing. I would never recommend a Colin Channer book. I can never get into any of his books and by the 3rd or 4th chapter it goes back on the shelf.

[TonyB06]

Originally posted by TheEpitome1920
"Tastes Like Chicken" gets a big "BOOO" from me.

...just curious as to what you didn't like about it? plot, writing style? was it a diversion from Files' "style?"

I thought it was pretty good; just curious on another point of view.

*whispering, I bet she woulda liked it if Obama had been written into the storyline....*

[skywalker20_99]

I enjoyed Tastes Like Chicken. It was entertaining, as Lolita Files' books usually are, but it left a lot of unanswered questions. I'm thinking there will be a follow up soon.

I'm also confused by Mary Monroe's books. They start out great and end up in some strange, senseless place.