What did you like most about "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper?

[Laura Shawn]

I liked how “Deceptive Calm” showed the hidden struggles of its characters, especially Sister Rosalie. Her kindness and strength made her stand out, and the way the story revealed her true impact on others was touching. The mystery around Vanessa also kept things interesting.

[Britney Jacobs]

The story line of the book was top notch, from the romance to history being written there gave it its exceptional quality.

[Girlly Durano]

The way the author skillfully weaves intricate character dynamics and emotional depth into the narrative. The characters feel real and relatable, each grappling with their own flaws and complexities. The tension and suspense kept me engaged throughout, making it hard to put the book down. Additionally, the exploration of themes such as trust, betrayal, and redemption added layers to the story, prompting me to reflect on my own experiences. Overall, the combination of compelling characters and a gripping plot made Deceptive Calm a memorable read.

[Nneka Bridget]

What I liked most about "Deceptive Calm" was the way Patricia Skipper blended personal stories with historical events, giving depth to the characters while highlighting the complexities of civil rights issues during the 1960s and 1970s.

[Hazel Arnaiz]

The way the book explored the different forms of discrimination was what I found most enjoyable about it. Among these are socioeconomic status, gender, race, religion, and body shaming. By skillfully combining the various forms of discrimination, the book gives the circumstances greater complexity, adding layers to the plot.

[KRYSTAL Grace 19]

I particularly enjoyed the rich historical setting of "Deceptive Calm." The novel vividly captures the atmosphere of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, immersing readers in a time of significant social change and personal struggle. The author's attention to detail and research brings the era to life, making the story even more compelling.

[Steeve Bowen]

What I like most in Deceptive Calm is the historical anecdote woven into the story. I feel the event of the racism as I witness it in one book I read which also depicts a time in the 1990s.

[Pamela Harding]

I really enjoyed this book. The history was complete and fit perfectly with the story. The emphasis on discrimination of black people was a main theme. I was intrigued by what this girl did to fit with society. After the main character was having trouble in her marriage I knew that the secret was soon to be revealed. That situation was written very well. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes reading historical plots with real life information. I give this book a 4 out of 5!

[Jacob Plunk 1]

I just finished this book as I am new to this, but my favorite thing about this book is how it depicts a great story while also adding in just enough historically factual information to flow perfectly with the story while not seeming too overbearing at the same time. That being said, it is also really funny in the book whenever Sister Roe is spouting off all these historical facts about Charleston and the kids of all ages are repeating or answering her questions in unison, while other adults look at her like she needs to be place in a psych ward. I especially love it (semi-spoiler alert) whenever she is visiting with the character in the hospital who just underwent a major brain surgery and she proceeds to start quizzing her over her history to see if she is getting better. This just added a really nice touch to the story because women were meant as child-bearers in this time and nothing else, so this was like a backhanded compliment to men in the story whenever the women were spouting off all these facts.

[Elizabeth Wilkerson 1]

One particular passage, where Trisha and Vanessa would pick-up odd jobs to prove they were becoming responsible grown-ups.

[Patrícia Gomes]

What I most liked about this book was the way it was written. The author managed to reach the audience and create empathy and nervousness. We dream alongside the characters and rut for them. Obviously, there are some harsh graphic descriptions but overall I don't think the author romanticizes these aspects and therefore creates a sense of discuss and anger in the reader that highlights the message in the book.

[Mary John 10]

I enjoyed the writing style the most. It was confusing sometimes though especially because of the time jump. But the author did a good job with the writing

[Daniel Lyon]

I like the historical aspect alot. The portrayal of that time was well done and achieved in this book. Another thing I like about the book was how the character of Vanessa is allowed to grow and mature, I liked her as a teen but I enjoyed the character a whole lot more as an adult and I'm sure other readers will agree with me.

[Daniel Lyon]

I like the historical aspect alot. The portrayal of that time was well done and achieved in this book. Another thing I like about the book was how the character of Vanessa is allowed to grow and mature, I liked her as a teen but I enjoyed the character a whole lot more as an adult and I'm sure other readers will agree with me.

[Daniel Lyon]

I like the historical aspect alot. The portrayal of the 1950s to 1960s was accurately done. I don't know if this author lived in that time but if not, then alot of research must have gone into this book because it was very realistic like the 60s movies I watch.