Official Review: Backcomb & Tattoo by Shea R Embry

LV2R · Post by **LV2R** » 28 Sep 2019, 20:37

I think that friendships with older people can be very rewarding. Aunt Mary Opal seems to influence her three young friends (Nicole, Jesi, and Rachael.) Thanks for introducing the Bechdel test in your review. After looking up the definition, I see that the women do in fact talk about other issues other than about a man (or men.) I can picture Aunt Mary Opal's backcombed hairstyle. She sounds like quite a complex character.

Inkroverts · Post by **Inkroverts** » 28 Sep 2019, 20:42

I really like books about friendship. It's an underappreciated theme. I'm not sure I'll enjoy the romance though since I'm not one of the target audiences.

KendraRobinson · Post by **KendraRobinson** » 28 Sep 2019, 20:44

This sounds like a fun and enjoyable read. I find it interesting that 3 young girls become friends with an elderly woman. I'd be curious what they learn from her!

Washboard · Post by **Washboard** » 28 Sep 2019, 21:06

It is so rare to find a book filled with humor that also passes the Bechdel test! I think this sounds like a great read! Great review!

cpru68 · Post by **cpru68** » 28 Sep 2019, 21:20

This one sounds inviting so I will have to take a look into it further. It sounds like this author did a great job with character development and created a very believable storyline. Thanks for the deeper look into this one.

Peter Fungamwango · Post by **Peter Fungamwango** » 28 Sep 2019, 21:35

A lie oftenly brings another lie, the characters in the story testifies to this fact. The basic elements of friendship can be traced in this book which makes it relatable and interesting. Thank you for a nice review

graceful-1 · Post by **graceful-1** » 28 Sep 2019, 21:35

Certainly sounds like a wild adventure for the women. Definitely one way to handle having an illness. And a win win for all! Thank for the review.

Scerakor · Post by **Scerakor** » 28 Sep 2019, 21:38

It sounds like this story is a great story about life. Even though Aunt Mary Opal wanted people around to support her, she supported those surrounding her just as much.

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 28 Sep 2019, 21:57

The book is unique in many ways. Most of the characters are female, and the book passes the Bechdel test. The female characters primarily talk about each other and very less about the men in their life. Moreover, the story delivers many lighter moments, which are exaggerated by the author with comic effect.

I had never seen a reviewer mention this test, and I was starting to believe nobody cared about it but me

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I'm so glad the female characters are so well-developed and even though it seems like a light-hearted read, it also appears to have some hidden important life messages.
Can't wait to read it!
Thanks for an excellent review!

Okoya David Kio · Post by **Okoya David Kio** » 28 Sep 2019, 22:06

From all accounts this book sounds like a page turner, never heard a reviewer fall so deeply for the characters to the point of wanting to continue a relationship with them even after the book ends and the writer has to be quite to make a book with lots of secrets as light and comic as it sounds, there is of course a deep emotional undertone with the illness of Aunt Opal.

lavellan · Post by **lavellan** » 28 Sep 2019, 22:08

Thanks for your review! Aunt Mary Opal sounds like a wonderful character. I wonder what disease she was diagnosed with. I'm also curious to see what secrets the group is harboring. It's inspiring that the women are able to be friends despite their differences in age. It's also nice that the LGBT+ community is portrayed positively.

mrnobody3 · Post by **mrnobody3** » 28 Sep 2019, 22:10

Already added this book to my shelves. I like the book with simple plot but good character development. Thank you for the review.

Wanja Hannah · Post by **Wanja Hannah** » 28 Sep 2019, 22:12

This is an interesting book but I will skip it. Great review.

Cathyann9459 · Post by **Cathyann9459** » 28 Sep 2019, 22:20

This really sounds like a book I would enjoy reading. Your review makes it almost come alive before I even open the first page. These women sound like a group of friends I have because they each have their own unique things to deal with and the Aunt has her reasons for not wanting to share her illness. I'm sure the adventures are fun to discover and I do intend on reading this book. Thank you for the great review.