God Still Don't Like Ugly

I honestly couldnt put this book down. I read God Don't Like Ugly and as good as it was I had to stop everytime there was an encounter with Mr. Boatwright. I just had to find out the rest of the story. Ms. Monroe has a way of making you feel like you know the characters personally.

After reading God Don't Like Ugly and enjoying it, I was unpleasantly surprised to find that this sequel is the most poorly written book (from a literary standpoint) I have ever read. I will warn against it except for use with my students as what NOT to do when writing fiction and dialogue.

After reading "God Don't Like Ugly", which I loved, I was excited and looking forward to reading the sequel. To my surprise, I found the it to be laborious and boring. For the most part of this book, Mary Monroe reviewed the events of the first book. I was completely disappointed.

Fell short of what was expected. Story was too neat and cookie-cutter-like. It insulted the intelligence of the reader and I just didn't buy it. I hate to write such a review because I have loved Mary Monroe's work up to this point but this is something I will never recommend.

The book does start off with some flashbacks, but it does get interesting. Annette is all grown up now and ready to do things at an adult level. As an adult she address the things that she held in bondage throughout her childhood. She begins to tell those secrets she swore never to tell.

It did end the same as book one: YOU JUST WANT MORE!!

After reading God Don't Like Ugly, I expected much more from Mary Monroe. This book took me quite a while to become interested in it. The story seemed slow and a little too cookie cutter when Rhoda and Annette were reunited. If Annette was really frightened by Rhoda, why was she so quick to reconcile with her? I was disappointed~the previous novel was much better.

I purchased this book on Thursday and I finished it on Sunday morning. All I can say is WOW. This was a great book and I just ordered all of her other books to read. You will enjoy reading this book. I am a true fan now!