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Indlæser... Just As I Am: A Novel (original 1994; udgave 1995)af E. Lynn Harris (Forfatter)
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. This was the book that made me want to read E. Lynn Harris' work. Most people will see this as a book about AIDS but it is so much more. It is about relationships simple, complicated, kind and true. If I should be ill an dfacing death as Kyle, I want a Raymond Tyler. Raymond has his faults but his loyalty and love are not on the list. I find Kyle to be a perfect tragic hero. I will also say this book was groundbreaking for in subject matter. If this book is read correctly, with an open mind without being snide because of sexual orientation of characters, the reader will find reason to examine somethings in their own lives. I did not give it five stars because some of the vernacular worked my nerves but the content was excellent. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
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E. Lynn Harris's blend of rich, romantic storytelling and controversial contemporary issues like race and bisexuality have found an enthusiastic and diverse audience across America. Readers celebrate the arrival in paperback of his second novel, "Just As I Am", which picks up where "Invisible Life" left off, introducing Harris's appealing and authentic characters to a new set of joys, conflicts, and choices... No library descriptions found. |
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Beyond the characters, I'd be remiss to not comment on the writing. At times, the book was just overwritten, especially the dialogue. Characters spoke in overly formal language (no contractions except the few characters who spoke in over-done dialect or accent) that sounded unbelievable, or overexplained things so that the reader would know when, really, the character would never be saying these things aloud. Similarly, the therapy sessions were overdone. Instead of writing explication and backstory into the characters' actions or internal thoughts, backstory was written into dialogic therapy sessions that were just long enough to get the points across.
Simply, I probably wouldn't read more of Harris' work based on this read. The writing--especially in dialogue and character design--just wasn't strong enough. I don't necessarily need writing to be phenomenal, but it should be strong enough that it doesn't make itself known as a flaw that takes away from the story. Here, that's what happened.
If you're just looking for non-thinking entertainment and drama (soap-opera/romance style), this book might indeed be of interest, but if you're attentive to language and believable characters & situations...well, I'd go elsewhere. This probably isn't a book I'd find reason to recommend on to future readers. ( )