Reviews

Glorious by Bernice L. McFadden

shanaetheflyest's review against another edition

4.0

I'm giving "Glorious" four stars because the writing is magnificent. McFadden is clearly a gifted writer. It's the story that I hate :) The characters are thoroughly developed and the plot is brilliant. Characters like Rain, Meredith Tomas, Jack, Marcus Garvey, and Shannon are so disgusting. Colin's descent, like Easter's father's is painful. The ruined life of Easter is traumatic. Ironically, there is no happy ending and there are no good times in "Glorious." But there's much to be learned and now I'm on a manhunt to find out who, during the Harlem Renaissance experienced the fall of Easter (or a similar fall). I look forward to reading future works by McFadden.

mariaejike's review

dark hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

vedia's review against another edition

5.0

Such a Glorious book! I was drawn into the story and read it in 3 days. The richness and realness of the characters was palpable. Easter tugged at my heart from beginning to end. One of my favorite contemporary authors.

jerseyfemme's review

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

kimg1208's review against another edition

dark emotional informative tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

melanatedreader's review against another edition

4.0

Bernice can write no wrong. Beautiful! Loved the aspect of the great writers entangled in this piece!

divad785's review against another edition

4.0

I was looking for a happier ending, but am glad Easter found some solace.

locpressedbooks_'s review against another edition

5.0

I swear I tried NOT to inhale this book all in one day, but I just couldn't help it. She gets me wrapped up in her stories from page one, sentence one ever stinking time.

I will say though, reader beware those first 40 pages are a doozy.

I teared up reading this book, and by the end I too wanted to sit at Easters feet and just listen to the stories that she could tell me of her life.

I'd do the same for Ms. McFadden as well.

tcullens's review against another edition

4.0

Bernice McFadden does it again! I have read almost all of her books and have yet to be disappointed.

Keep it coming.

thewellreadlife's review against another edition

5.0

stunning, moving, heart wrenching. I love this writer.