Review: Forever Vigilant
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
I'm upset that I read through it in one day. Of course I did no housework, Fed my hubby a salad for dinner & the kids to fend for themselves.I was so pleased this story was somewhat unique. Our heroine wasn't overly promiscuous & the good doc patiently waited to claim her. It wasn't overly laden with sexual innuendos but it certainly could have. I was actually beginning to wonder if it was ever going to happen for them. Still getting a wicked laugh over that Sake saturated dinky. Dinky. Really? One of many priceless moments.Ok Frank. By far the best overall scene in the story. I found myself laughing with tears streaming my face & the kids asking if I was okay. There is no way that wasn't a real life scene stolen from Me Gaines life. Priceless!  The most moving for me was after Toshi' s bday when he was overwhelmed with his feelings for Jayne. That's what love does. Lol!Do we still act so uneducated toward other cultures in 2014? Grammy was abrasive at the meet the family. I was embarrassed how she acted. I also didn't get that naming the kid a white name: Jayne. At least our girl can buy a personalized coffee mug of the rack........How do I hate those over the top ghetto fab names. People know who you are just by your name. :(. As for the gaggle of girlfriends, well there's always someone close to you who will not share your success & happiness. Toshi' s friend Pho reportedly had a history of jealousy towards him as well.4 Stars because I felt the story ended abruptly. Didn't tie up loose ends with her dad, didn't get a vision of that wedding & certainly didn't find out if they got those Blasians. Blackanese means something totally different in my house. Lol. This one will be reread many times.,In the end I love, love, love, love this book. I don't think 'Thursday's in Savannah' but I encourage  Ms Gaines to continue writing stories to keep me reading all night long. 'Just a Few More Nights'.