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Liked It “Finished this morning. (Aug. 7) I did like this book and want to read more by Terry McMillan. |
Didn’t Like It “Not one of my favs by Terry MacMillan. I barely remember it” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Finished this morning. (Aug. 7) I did like this book and want to read more by Terry McMillan.
MarleneNL wrote this review Wednesday, September 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I always enjoy books about sisters. Not so sure if I liked the brothers story that much and the end. Everything ends perfectly. Everybody suddenly realizes that they were acting wrong.
but all in all good book. 3.5 stars on goodreads”
“very emotional”
Dosha B wrote this review Tuesday, August 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting insight into families of a different race”
Mamagoose wrote this review Monday, July 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This has to be my favorite Terry McMillan book, I laughed, I cried, I got angry, I could not put it down! I have read it twice, which I rarely do. Perfect dysfunctional family story.”
Margie B wrote this review Wednesday, June 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Not one of my favs by Terry MacMillan. I barely remember it”
Kim wrote this review Tuesday, November 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“None of us are flawless and no one wants to read how honky dory life is for someone else. In A DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT, you find a family boggled down with secrets, infidelity, rape/molestation, drug abuse, teen sex, sexuality and envy. This is everyone's family! Where did this woman emerge from? McMillan has captivated me with every single book! Not one complaint and I am hoping that she continues to write and continues to create characters that people can relate to.
Nardsbaby wrote this review Sunday, August 31 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Viola, the mother, is the strength of this entire family; even when in relation to her ex-husband and his new family. Viola sees all and hears all and that's without one word being said, now that’s a real mother! Even after death, Viola, is there to help all of them mend the pieces and shows them how special they all are and how to utilize that special gifts they each have.
A DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT is truly a portrayal of a real family and I read it with a box of Kleenex.”
“This is a funny book about colorful characters. It is about a family living on the edge.”
Julie wrote this review Tuesday, July 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“As with so many households, it's mama that holds everything together. Viola Price was no exception. She always cared enough to know about the happenings of all her children and grandchildren even though her four children were spread out across the country and she loved them all the best way she knew how.
Toshika wrote this review Thursday, April 17 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Some parts would remind you of a soap opera where three scenes later, you've forgot you needed to set up another part of the story, so you're in rewind/fast forward mode during some parts of the book.
I wished there was a sequel to explain more about how the Price family finds peace and deal with the daily woes of living day to day with heavy burdens, unfinished business and dreams for the future.
Despite the way it was written the book was enjoyable and it encouraged me to pick up The Interruption of Everything which I also enjoyed.”
“I reallty enjoyed this book. It is a must read book.”
sweetness1 wrote this review Sunday, March 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
