DECEPTIVE CALM

[JESSICA ARAUJO]

After reading "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper, I'm genuinely intrigued and eager to dive into the story. The emphasis on the characters' struggles with identity, particularly Vanessa's journey as a black woman in 1968, seems like a compelling and thought-provoking theme. The mention of racial tensions and unexpected alliances adds an element of historical significance that I find appealing.

The characterization of Trisha as a standout figure, showcasing courage and unwavering commitment to friendship in the face of discrimination, sparks my interest. Sis Rosalie's eccentric personality and her role as a maternal figure, injecting humor and love into the narrative, promise a unique and engaging reading experience.

[Gerry Steen]

After reading "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper, I'm genuinely intrigued and eager to dive into the story. The emphasis on the characters' struggles with identity, particularly Vanessa's journey as a black woman in 1968, seems like a compelling and thought-provoking theme. The mention of racial tensions and unexpected alliances adds an element of historical significance that I find appealing.

The characterization of Trisha as a standout figure, showcasing courage and unwavering commitment to friendship in the face of discrimination, sparks my interest. Sis Rosalie's eccentric personality and her role as a maternal figure, injecting humor and love into the narrative, promise a unique and engaging reading experience.

Hi, Jessica. You will enjoy this book for sure. I just read and reviewed this book. I also enjoyed the trivia about the history of the South. Sister Rosalie was a good history teacher. This was especially important for the orphans, as history, in the absence of family, can help one know where they came from and what they share in common with other people.

[Nefertyth Andrade]

I honestly liked the book a little; however, it bugs me that the author is white. And I found Sis' Rosalie to be quite annoying with all of that trivia, as if historical facts were her whole personality, and she didn't even get some of them right.
I personally could not connect with the characters as much and felt like everything about them was a bit shallow. Everyone speaks so well of how the characters are portrayed, and I wonder if I am the problem.
Overall, glad you enjoyed it; it's a good book; I just don't really vibe with a white person's view on the lives of people of color.