I actually had started this book a while ago. But never finished but I FINALLY DID! This book was one of the best books I've read.
Annette Goode, one of the main charaters in the book, is a young African American girl growing up in Florida in the 1950's. Annette's father leaves the family for another woman, his crazy acts sparks her mother's decision to leave Florida for Richland, Ohio. In Richland, Mrs. Goode feels that she can make a better life for herself and her child. To make money for the family, Mrs. Goode begins to work as a house keeper and also begins to live with the family, a one legged man named Mr. Boatwright. Mr. Boatwright begins to molest Annette, threatening Annette in so many different ways. Although Annette insist that he stops molesting her, Mr. Boatwright threatens her with a gun and warns her that he knows how to use it. Annette's life changes forever when she makes friends with her neighbour. Her name is Rhonda Nelson. And as the book describes her, she is drop dead gorgeouse. Annette, had always been told she was ugly and fat, and she couldnt belive that someone like Rhonda wanted to become friends with her. Before long Rhoda and Annette are inseparable. When Annette finally tells Rhoda about Mr. Boatwright's molestation, Rhoda takes matters into her own hands.
In addittion to that, this sudden twist in the book suprises me. One ordinary day Mrs. Goode comes upon this anonymous letter in the mail. And this is just the beggining of this "anonymous" persons crazy acts. There are phone calls, packages, and letters. The threats started to get major. When it starts involving her daughter. Annette realizes that this situation isn't anything to play with. To comfort her there's Rhonda and Rhonda's teenage daughter Jade. This person wants to destroy everything Annette has built up too. From her tough childhood she had overcame. Everything was just falling apart.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Fly Girl
The other book I stopped reading mainly because I felt intrest to finish thise book. I actually finished! Books that I find ALOT of interest in I tend to read them quicker. This book was full of DRAMA, DRAMA. The begining was basically telling you about everybody. Throughout the book it brought new charaters in. And each had its distinct personality. Some being good and some being bad. The protangnist of the book was Tracy. Shes growing up with two good parents. Well sort of, because her dad doesnt live with them. Her mom ends up pregnant again and her dad still doesnt move back in. Which isnt very thoughtful of him. Anyway, Tracy is a teen but shes growing up a little to fast. All she thinks about hiis looking her best and BOYS! Okay, we are girls but Tracy should be focused on being focus in class and self respect. She trys her hardest to get boys to fall for her. And thats when she turns to sex! Not a good idea at all, because these boys start to use her for that one thing..SEX! I started to feel really sorry for her because Tracy was way better than that. Tracy then starts to think why would any boy want any other girl than her, because Tracy swore she was the baddest thing walking but deep inside she has feelings. As she grows up a little more she has to choose what is more important.
In addition with all her boy crazy phases she loses friend gains them. This book was very good. I would reccommentd it to anyone! :)
In addition with all her boy crazy phases she loses friend gains them. This book was very good. I would reccommentd it to anyone! :)
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