Uptown by Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant
By Angelia Menchan • Feb 24th, 2010 • Category: Book Review 2010 •
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Uptown by Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant
APOOO: 4.5
Amazon: 5
The New Harlem
Uptown by Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant takes readers to the new Harlem and it also makes us look at family dynamics and relationships in a fresh, new light. Avery Lyons left Harlem years ago. Since then, she has spent time globe-trotting for her job and traveling light. Her mother visits her in lovely places, such as Paris, France and her love life occurs on her own terms. Everything seems good, on the surface, but, a tragedy forces Avery to return home and to open up wounds from a well-buried past.
Dwight Dixon is very successful; however, he has never been able to get from under the thumb of his tyrannical father, the self-named King. King is a walking stereotype of the old-school Harlemite who has done well and always wants things his way. Dwight has never been able to please his father or gain his approval. There is a real estate deal that could make or break the Dixon family’s business and Avery Lyons return will determine whether the Dixon Kingdom thrives or fails. The relationship between Avery and the Lyons, especially Dwight, is filled with bad history and she might not be as willing a participant as they would like. The question becomes will she play by their rules or will she upset the whole game?
DeBerry and Grant have written a timely novel that allows readers to become enmeshed in the lives of the main characters. Though, at times, I absolutely knew where the authors were taking me, there were other times when I was in for a surprise and I enjoyed the experience. The story is entertaining and told in a leisurely manner to allow the reader time to get caught up in the dynamics of the story. I recommend Uptown to all readers who enjoy, mature, well-told stories, filled with the culture of a community and what goes on in the lives of its inhabitants.
The novel was provided by the publisher for review purposes.
Angelia Menchan
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Angelia Menchan is wife, mother, mentor and the author of five books, most recently, “Is No Not Clear Enough For You? She is a reviewer for APOOO Exchange Team. Angelia currently works as a Budget Officer, but her most rewarding work experience was as Job Corps Counselor. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her love and reading. Her motto is, “You Get from the Universe, What You Give to the Universe.” She can be contacted at www.angeliavmenchan.com and http://acvermen.blogspot.com
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So looking forward to this one! I’m excited because Virginia and Donna are coming to Denver for a signing!
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@ Carleen I can’t wait to read this one either and tell Virginia and Donna that APOOO sends our love.
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