Review of Perfect Blemishes
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Review of Perfect Blemishes
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Perfect Blemishes" by Angelita Bacchus.]
Perfect Blemishes by Angelita Bacchus is a nonfiction book about a black woman born in Guyana who moved to Trinidad and Tobago as a child and then came to the United States later. The author is a Christian who tells her life in a book that contains many controversial topics, such as depression, abortion, divorce, incest, betrayal, and many others. Even so, what appears most in this work are unsuccessful relationships that made Angelita Bacchus feel depressed and alone.
What I liked most about the book is that the author was frank in describing the events of her life according to what she thinks. In many cases, she recounted horrible things that her family members had done. Although she does not take responsibility in many cases, she has not hidden anything. For example, even though she is a Christian, the writer says that at the age of 24, she had an abortion and intended to hide it until the end of her life, but in the end, she decided to tell it in the book.
Unfortunately, the book has several severe defects. In many cases, the author seems to be letting off steam and writing the book as some catharsis. Although she has had an eventful and exciting life, she hasn't learned much from her past mistakes. At various times in her life, Angelita Bacchus got involved with prisoners, cheaters, and dishonest people, and after endless indications, she continued to behave in the same way. At the end of the book, the author still appears not to have gotten over a prisoner who stole money from her for years and, in the end, left her for another woman. Instead of taking responsibility for so many bad decisions, she prefers to outsource the blame and say things like "all men are assholes."
Furthermore, the book also has many grammatical errors. The errors could be more serious, and most are related to punctuation. Some weighty themes also appear in the book (such as incest and rape), but the author doesn't even bother to develop events that could have had severe effects on her life. That's what I especially disliked the most.
As may have already become apparent, this work has more flaws than qualities. That is a great shame because the book's proposal is about a black woman struggling with depression and trying to follow the Christian faith. I had high expectations when I chose this book, but unfortunately, they were unmet. Therefore, I rate Perfect Blemishes 2 out of 5 stars. The book would be much better if the author developed the themes mentioned in the last two paragraphs and stopped blaming others for the bad decisions she made in the past.
I cannot recommend the current version of the book to many people. Perhaps some African-American women can identify with some of the author's problems, but the book desperately needs another round of editing. In the middle of the book, there are descriptions of incest and rape, so this book should not be read by anyone under 18 years of age.
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Perfect Blemishes
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Perfect Blemishes by Angelita Bacchus is a nonfiction book about a black woman born in Guyana who moved to Trinidad and Tobago as a child and then came to the United States later. The author is a Christian who tells her life in a book that contains many controversial topics, such as depression, abortion, divorce, incest, betrayal, and many others. Even so, what appears most in this work are unsuccessful relationships that made Angelita Bacchus feel depressed and alone.
What I liked most about the book is that the author was frank in describing the events of her life according to what she thinks. In many cases, she recounted horrible things that her family members had done. Although she does not take responsibility in many cases, she has not hidden anything. For example, even though she is a Christian, the writer says that at the age of 24, she had an abortion and intended to hide it until the end of her life, but in the end, she decided to tell it in the book.
Unfortunately, the book has several severe defects. In many cases, the author seems to be letting off steam and writing the book as some catharsis. Although she has had an eventful and exciting life, she hasn't learned much from her past mistakes. At various times in her life, Angelita Bacchus got involved with prisoners, cheaters, and dishonest people, and after endless indications, she continued to behave in the same way. At the end of the book, the author still appears not to have gotten over a prisoner who stole money from her for years and, in the end, left her for another woman. Instead of taking responsibility for so many bad decisions, she prefers to outsource the blame and say things like "all men are assholes."
Furthermore, the book also has many grammatical errors. The errors could be more serious, and most are related to punctuation. Some weighty themes also appear in the book (such as incest and rape), but the author doesn't even bother to develop events that could have had severe effects on her life. That's what I especially disliked the most.
As may have already become apparent, this work has more flaws than qualities. That is a great shame because the book's proposal is about a black woman struggling with depression and trying to follow the Christian faith. I had high expectations when I chose this book, but unfortunately, they were unmet. Therefore, I rate Perfect Blemishes 2 out of 5 stars. The book would be much better if the author developed the themes mentioned in the last two paragraphs and stopped blaming others for the bad decisions she made in the past.
I cannot recommend the current version of the book to many people. Perhaps some African-American women can identify with some of the author's problems, but the book desperately needs another round of editing. In the middle of the book, there are descriptions of incest and rape, so this book should not be read by anyone under 18 years of age.
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Perfect Blemishes by Angelita Bacchus is a compelling nonfiction narrative that courageously tackles controversial topics like depression, abortion, divorce, and betrayal. Through the lens of a black woman’s journey from Guyana to the United States, Bacchus candidly shares her struggles with unsuccessful relationships and the profound impact they had on her life. This book is a heartfelt testament to resilience and faith amidst life's most challenging moments.
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After reading the review, it seems that Perfect Blemishes by Angelita Bacchus may not be a good read. The reviewer mentions several flaws in the book, such as the author's repetitive patterns of behavior and lack of personal growth. Additionally, the grammatical errors and underdeveloped themes make the reading experience less enjoyable. The reviewer rates it 2 out of 5 stars and suggests that the book needs further editing and improvement. Based on this review, I would not recommend this book to others. Powerful emotions, stirred something deep within me.
