Milk In My Coffee 
asked by maxmill on November 20, 2006 11:14 PM
Dickey's third novel takes on the personal politics associated with interracial romance, as a chance encounter in a Manhattan taxi brings together Jordan Greene, a young black urban professional, and Kimberly Chavers, a white painter. Dickey gets far beyond the stereotypes, infusing all his characters with complex emotional lives, and while Jordan dominates the story, the multiple first-person narration shows just how deep Dickey's willing to get inside "all" his characters' heads. Milk in My Coffee is a story about two people coming to terms with the attitudes that shape their identities, where hearts and minds learn painful lessons about getting beyond what the eye can see. --Ron Hogan
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I enjoyed all the twists and surprises. It would have been better if Jordan had of been more aggressive and Kimberly less aggressive in the building of the relationship. (I like to see a guy really go after a girl - not the other way around.) But they did have a good relationship and that was good. Also, I didn't feel that Jordan should have been so jealous of his best friend and his ex-girlfriend - he had Kimberly - let others do what they want. But Jordan was a good and admirable person nonetheless. I liked Jordan and Kimberly. I liked the book.
reviewed by teacher on November 22, 2006 3:30 AM
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You know and I know that this book is off the chain.EJD I must say was thinking about "THE OTHER WOMAN" when he so strangily met the other woman- but it's all good! This book is entertainingly,reader focus,quick pace recommend for all those readers to read.Of course, I ain't lieinnnng!
reviewed by jan1975 on November 29, 2006 1:42 AM
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I was referred this book by Kerry E. Wagner, author of "She Did That".
I loved this book. It was a really easy read and I read it in about 2 days. I loved the way the story was told from two different perspectives. It really helped draw me into the story. Being a white woman that dates black men, I could relate to Kimberly and some of the things she went through.
I will be heading out today to find more books by Mr. Dickey!!! Thanks Kerry!
I loved this book. It was a really easy read and I read it in about 2 days. I loved the way the story was told from two different perspectives. It really helped draw me into the story. Being a white woman that dates black men, I could relate to Kimberly and some of the things she went through.
I will be heading out today to find more books by Mr. Dickey!!! Thanks Kerry!
reviewed by runabout on November 29, 2006 2:32 AM
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I've read the majority of Eric Jerome Dickey's books and loved them all (with the exception of his newer books). These older ones of his are the best.
This is a great book with a good plot and an interesting and unexpected twist. Jordan comes to New York from Tennessee and is culture shocked. He has a Wall Street job and a girlfriend who is black. However, he does meet a white woman called Kimberly and he falls hard. The book goes on to tell the story of their budding relationship and the way he deals with it. His friends can't understand him and he tries to work it all out. You will keep guessing till the end, but when you get there, you'll be surprised. It's a great book and a fun read. You are bound to love this.
This is a great book with a good plot and an interesting and unexpected twist. Jordan comes to New York from Tennessee and is culture shocked. He has a Wall Street job and a girlfriend who is black. However, he does meet a white woman called Kimberly and he falls hard. The book goes on to tell the story of their budding relationship and the way he deals with it. His friends can't understand him and he tries to work it all out. You will keep guessing till the end, but when you get there, you'll be surprised. It's a great book and a fun read. You are bound to love this.
reviewed by crafty1 on November 29, 2006 9:17 AM