SINGSATION
Jacquelin Thomas, SINGSATIONJacquelin ThomasThis second release from copublishers Warner Books and Walk Worthy Press makes a solid contribution to the limited pool of quality Christian fiction titles written for and by African-Americans. Deborah Anne Peterson sings hymns at her small hometown church, but envisions herself performing in much glitzier venues. A fortuitous encounter with rap star Triage Blue gives her a chance to break into the big time. As she climbs the ladder of success and wrestles with the temptations that go with it, she wonders—is this really what God wants her to do with her talent? The novel pushes the parameters of traditional Christian fiction with characters who have long discussions about underwear and thongs, engage in some French kissing and exclaim, "Oh my God!" The sexual situations aren't graphic, but they are more titillating than most CBA readers are used to, although noticeably toned down from Walk Worthy's first book, Temptation . The reader must sometimes suspend belief; in less than a year, Deborah changes from a country girl into a music star who performs at the Grammys. Another character's deathbed conversion is also less than satisfying. But the portrayal of Deborah's loving relationship with her parents is both touching and refreshing. This is a laudable effort to bring an African-American perspective and a slightly edgier tone into Christian fiction, while keeping the gospel message up front and center. (Apr.
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Forecast: An author tour of five Southern cities and carefully targeted advertising on gospel and Christian radio stations and in Black Issues and Essence will get the word out to a large and mostly untapped set of potential readers.
closeDetailsReviewed on: 04/02/2001
Genre: Fiction
Mass Market Paperbound - 370 pages - 978-0-446-61581-5
Open Ebook - 368 pages - 978-0-7595-6241-7
Other - 978-0-7595-7198-3
Other - 978-0-446-40864-6
Other - 978-0-7595-2244-2
Paperback - 352 pages - 978-0-446-67886-5
Peanut Press/Palm Reader - 978-0-7595-4244-0
Portable Document Format (PDF) - 368 pages - 978-0-7595-9273-5
This second release from copublishers Warner Books and Walk Worthy Press makes a solid contribution to the limited pool of quality Christian fiction titles written for and by African-Americans. Deborah Anne Peterson sings hymns at her small hometown church, but envisions herself performing in much glitzier venues. A fortuitous encounter with rap star Triage Blue gives her a chance to break into the big time. As she climbs the ladder of success and wrestles with the temptations that go with it, she wonders—is this really what God wants her to do with her talent? The novel pushes the parameters of traditional Christian fiction with characters who have long discussions about underwear and thongs, engage in some French kissing and exclaim, "Oh my God!" The sexual situations aren't graphic, but they are more titillating than most CBA readers are used to, although noticeably toned down from Walk Worthy's first book,
Reviewed on: 04/02/2001
Genre: Fiction
Mass Market Paperbound - 370 pages - 978-0-446-61581-5
Open Ebook - 368 pages - 978-0-7595-6241-7
Other - 978-0-7595-7198-3
Other - 978-0-446-40864-6
Other - 978-0-7595-2244-2
Paperback - 352 pages - 978-0-446-67886-5
Peanut Press/Palm Reader - 978-0-7595-4244-0
Portable Document Format (PDF) - 368 pages - 978-0-7595-9273-5
