Just As I Am
 

Just As I Am

by E. Lynn Harris

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,... (read more)

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SoulOfOle
  • Rated 5 stars

Another life altering story.... Excellent read

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tapbirds
  • Rated 2 stars

A very dear friend recommended that I read this novel. I thought that there were many warm and touching points in the book: primarily those dealing with the death of one of the characters from AIDS as well as the loving (non-sexual) friendships encountered by both protagonists. However I found the all too frequent instances of graphic sex and language to be disturbing; perhaps Harris tried too hard to portray them as being a realistic part of the communities and cultures addressed. The...

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  • Rated 4.5 stars
 

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  • Jenny I

    jenny i said:

    The book bought out many issues that people face in life on the reg. It showed how hard it could be in life finding out who you are regardless of your sexual preferences. I myself enjoyed the characters because each one had a different view of life. Kyle was my favorite, because he lived life to the fullest even when he was on his way out. He didn't try to hide how he felt, was very down to earth, and didn't care what anybody else thought.

    posted Saturday, February 9 2008
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