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Liked It “My church just opened a book store and I saw this on the shelf. I was a little skeptical at first because I'm thinking ok I'm in a Christian bookstore and this book doesn't look Christian. But it actually is. This is a good book for any woman that treasures their female friendships. It just...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“How does four women with individual problems manages to maintain against odds not suited for their survival? Are there any miracles from on High that can trickle down for added doses to remedy angst divided by four? Author, Tia McCollors attempts to give rhyme to reason in her continuing saga involving Paula, Belinda, Zora and Monet from her previous offering, ZORA'S CRY. Now comes THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE, the lukewarm sequel that lacks a sizzle and pop that gave Zora's Cry more élan. This time around we see the girls with issues akin to familial disorder, extended family headaches, the testing of the waters for newly weds, and proverbial problems with commitment or lack of same. I give the author credit for stepping a bit out marginal restrictions writing in this genre in not upsetting the apple cart to give her characters more coloring.
TheJackal wrote this review Thursday, July 24 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I feel that sequels should up the ante more to add intrigue to what has already been served, but to a degree where you give readers a chance to say - "okay, give me something different!" When this is not readily identified, the story tends to stagnate, and in part becomes predictable. Albeit, the story starts out a bit slow, but not before the author paints a vivid picture of each character's flaws and assets. Not all is lost in this story, however where a few shining moments are given to good dialogue and riposte. This shows weighted value to articulate the verbal passages for the sisterhood in Christ to illustrate the author's intent for faith to be vocal and at the forefront. I contend that what makes this book a moderate success is the author's ability to weave a fabric without snags that suppress her overall message for perseverance to triumph amid, and despite adversity.
To wit: Paula's dilemma is finding a way to save her fragile marriage from slipping away, and in the process reel her husband back into the center of matrimonial bliss; Belinda suddenly is a surrogate mother trying to administer to an incorrigible stepson with an agenda of his own. Her abilities has an understanding and appreciative mother is tested more than she can stand; Zora has doubts that she can be the First Lady of a church in any capacity, and has problems dealing with the responsibilities thereof. Her lackadaisical attitude is an affront to a husband that `preaches' his gospel at home to her chagrin; Monet is single and all ears to her friend's plight, further cementing her vow of not succumbing into a relationship that would compromise her sense of freedom.
This story reverberates with subtle and not so subtle messages and missives catering to how right can trump wrong as long as spiritual awareness is in the forefront and not on the backburner of conscious thought. I would have liked for this continuation to give credence for more suspense to drive the need for four different views to color the canvas with hues demanding contrast unlike what has already been offered. Thus, I'm giving a rating of three stars out of five. For Tia McCollor fans however, this is a must read. Buy it where books are sold. ”“My church just opened a book store and I saw this on the shelf. I was a little skeptical at first because I'm thinking ok I'm in a Christian bookstore and this book doesn't look Christian. But it actually is. This is a good book for any woman that treasures their female friendships. It just speaks to the heart of women.”
bmoregirl wrote this review Friday, June 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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