Kelli

This Story’s Body Count is Way Too High

Revisado: 11-28-24

I have listened to the trilogy of stories and I am sad to say that I was disappointed. The amount of time spent scheming and killing overtakes so much of this story. I was hopeful that the story would be more than crowns and lands to fight over but that’s what it boiled down to. I make pictures in my head when I hear things and sorrowfully, even the “shero” of this story in my mind is a bloodthirsty killer. Lots of killing, I wish there was more building. Lastly, Bahni Turpin was a superb reader for the first 2 books. I know Cynthia Erivo has more popularity but she was not a better choice for this particular job.

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Weaving the personal with professional and communal defeats & triumphs

Revisado: 10-13-24

Dr. Stanford speaks clearly, forcefully, lovingly and expertly about the needs of her community of origin and so many like it. I am thankful for her bold action that no doubt saved many lives. Thank you Dr. Stanford & Black Doctors for your service!

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Complexities of Families Affected by Sexism. Racism & Poverty Yet Finding Love & Perserverence

Revisado: 02-09-24

I found myself loving and hating the ways that the characters treated each other but with the unfolding of the story and the detailed characterization I understood why. There were so many pressures on the family both societally and self imposed. I was glad that they found a way to endure together. The author wrote a great book and the voice actor brought it vividly and robustly to life.

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Interesting Story with Courageous Young Protagonist

Revisado: 02-01-24

I love Delphine, her family and friends. They are fun and familiar and I find myself rooting for (most) of them.

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Great Story; Engrossing Narration

Revisado: 01-25-24

I’ve loved this story for decades on the page and hearing it read so beautifully aloud makes me love it even more.

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A Sorrowful Tale Laced with a Biting Satire

Revisado: 12-31-23

I think it has been a long time since I have felt so many conflicting emotions about a main character. Monk manages to make me hate him, pity him, love him, root for him and hope for his downfall. This is an unsettling book that asks very real questions. I appreciate it. The writing is excellent and the performance is superb.

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I watched the movie first…

Revisado: 12-20-23

Consuming them both gave me a fuller sense of the story. I appreciate them both. I’m curious about some choices. I will go on an interview spree to see if the author and/or director answer them.

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Great story cinematically told…

Revisado: 12-17-23

I really hope this story makes it to the big screen. It has implications for what we can do in community as well as what we can do individually to bring about a divine world that accommodates all of our gifts. The villains in these stories are familiar because they are us but so are the sheroes and heroes. I loved these first 2 installments. Looking forward to the 3rd.

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Great Motivation with Accessible Steps

Revisado: 05-09-23

I loved this quick lesson from a brilliant, enthusiastic child that is just beginning to change the world. Our school will probably purchase multiple copies of the text version for our middle school and even high school. I’m looking forward to what this young lady continues to produce.

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Nice sweet romance

Revisado: 04-28-23

This was a nice sweet Africance (cause they’re not Roman) with characters that had complex situations that they met with compassion, intelligence and love. I enjoyed the content and the performances. 🖤🖤

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