Black and Blue (Oprah's Book Club)
by Anna Quindlen
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Book Reviews of Black and Blue (Oprah's Book Club)
Book Review: Not a satisfying read for such a sensitive subject
Summary: 3 Stars
I thought that this book was well written on a compelling subject. I did think that Anna Quindlen dwelled on Frannie being an abused woman a bit too much. It seemed to me that I was reminded of this fact at just about every 20 pages or so. I wouldn't say it was truly satisfying reading experience. It wasn't a terrible book, but not a super read. Now, I think that her other novel "One True Thing" was a top-notched book and heads above this one. Sorry. I'm still a fan of Ms. Quindlen and I will continue to read all her books.Book Review: Good read
Summary: 3 Stars
This was a good read. While I am a single woman who has never experienced an abusive relationship, I empathized with the main character in the book and all she went through while trying to start a new life. Was completely gripped by fear of what would happen from the time her son called her ex to the time she returned and found him in her living room...sheeish! I won't give away too much but I would recommend this book to everyone, if for no other reason than to show people the effects of domestic violence on children.Book Review: Too depressing for me...
Summary: 3 Stars
In general, this book was ok. However, to me it seemed like whenever a new topic was brought up in the plot, it was suddenly taken back to the graphically worded beatings of the main character over and over again!
I feel the same information was repeated frequently throughout the read.
I would recommend this book to someone who has been in an abusive relationship or can relate to the issue, otherwise, it is quite the downer.
Book Review: Just okay.
Summary: 3 Stars
I was never really captivated by this book until page 170 or so. That's about when the story really got moving. There was a lot of switching back and forth between memories and present, and the transitions weren't clear. So, I was often confused. In my opinion, the book was just okay. Nothing overly exciting, never got really attached to the characters.Book Review: Boring, long winded and pathetically predictable
Summary: 1 Stars
The title of my review sums it up. Quindlen went all over the map, describing people, emotions and scenarios that were empty. I skipped dozens of pages of yawn-infused diatribe to get to something...anything...that would be interesting. The ending was so predictable it was laughable and an insult to her readers. Not her best effort.