Review: An African American Game of Thrones?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 2, 2012
Wow! Right off the bat you can tell that LeTeisha has done her research. The language and the speech in this book is beautifully crafted, such that the characters seem to jump right out of the book and converse with you personally. The last time I saw that in a book was in Interview by a Vampire by Anne Rice.I think the difference here though is that this is a story that breaks from the conventions of typical African American literature, discussing repression, and instead shows the protagonist mother as a proud and powerful woman.That strikes two chords at once: the issue of race; and the issue of gender. LeTeisha does not bash the reader over the head with these issues, but rather lets them sink in as the narrative develops. I think the scale here is only comparable to Game of Thrones, although Baile seems to have more focus. Cannot wait to read her other works.Brendan ConnalAuthor of Flo Eats Pie: A Schoolboy's Guide to Revenge