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.

[Rukeeya Collins]

Deceptive Calm by Patricia Skipper.
After reading the book, I wish there was more. I would have loved to see what ended up happening with Barry and his wife. But I did like the story. It took some real life events from history and real places and mixed I'm the peoples lives. I liked how it was detailed and realistic to life. Nothing was Supernatural or out of this world. It wasn’t a fantasy. It was like, hey this could happen to anyone. And if you were put in this situation. Would you make the same choices the character made or do something different? I did like the different point of views it featured. I don't like reading one-sided books. It's not a book I normally would read but I'm glad I did. And I'm glad that loser family got what they deserve at the end. They need to learn and understand that money and status doesn't make the world go round. And just because you have money don't make you better than other people.

[Yashira O]

I truly enjoyed the beginning; it's historical and nostalgic, with a tinge of sadness due to racial discrimination. It all made me feel like I just stepped back in time.
I had noticed myself continuously waiting for Vanessa's premise to take off. Then when. thought it did, the ending came and I didn't even know it was the ending! I agree with Rukeeya, I just wish there was more. The ending felt rushed, I had so many questions: Barry's situation, the child, legal consequences, I really wish the fortune teller situation could've came full circle. I also would've enjoyed seeing more of Vanessa's fall and how she would've came out of it.

Nefertyth is the author really white? I would've of thought!