The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil

By: Victoria Christopher Murray

Narrated by: Susan Spain

Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Winner of the African American Literary Award for Fiction, Essence® best-selling author Victoria Christopher Murray delivers a cautionary tale about debt and the dangers of an overly tempting offer. Married at 17, Adam and Evia Langston have worked their way up from rags to riches. But as they are enjoying all the trappings of their success, a financial downturn leaves them teetering on the brink of disaster. And that’s when Evia’s boss makes the Langstons a fivemillion dollar offer they can’t refuse.

©2011 Victoria Christopher Murray (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

Enjoyed the story until The End

The story and the narrator was great. However, I was disappointed with the ending. I understand there was a message to the end but why not let the family deliver the message rather than the villain. I don't want to ruin the story for other potential readers/listeners.

I couldn't put it down!

From the first page I was sucked in! I believe I listened to the whole book in 3 days

What a Story

But wait a minute.... where the rest of the story.
A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR YA. Never say what you will and wont do,
The devil comes in many forms. That's why its important for our Faith to remain unshakable

Interesting Idea

What did you like best about The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil? What did you like least?

I thought the performance and narration were really well done. I like the point that the story made overall about what is important in life and what is fleeting.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I liked how the author showed the day to day reality that today's economy can have on a family. I didn't like the "subtle"clues about Shay Shante's true identity, that definitely made parts of the story very corny. I also didn't like how the story was so drawn out in moments such as the countdown portion, you know what's going to happen so I wanted to get to it. The entire story takes place over a 30 day period so the auditor definitely packed in alot of detail into those days, maybe too much.

Which scene was your favorite?

I liked the scene at the end of the book, because it was slightly eerie and unusual to hear Shay Shante in that context.

Could you see The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

I could definitely see this as a movie because it is very compelling for today's economy. I think a Lynn Whitfield type could definitely play Shay Shante, she is the most compelling character. And it would be really cool to see flashback scenes of the weekend, after it happens.

Loved It

The story is wonderful she tells of how the devil can come into our life and destroy it when we lose our faith in God and what he can do.

good story, like a roller coaster ride...

I enjoyed the story. It was quite entertaining, but the ending could've been better. Worth listening to.

Good Read

I enjoyed the book. It did drag a bit out but the moral of the story made sense.

Lessons Learned

This was an awesome story. The narrator was great with details, voice, expressions. I listened to it twice, especially when I got to the end and was blown away. The enemy knows our weaknesses and its best to listen when we are being warned. I wish there were a Part 2!!!

An absolute must read!!!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, because it touches topics that are usually hard for people to discuss openly. I think it's a great teaching tool :-)

Who was the most memorable character of The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil and why?

For me, I think Alanna was the most memorable. She seemed to have been the most optimistic. Even though she is a child she has a genuine interest in her family & their wellbeing.

Ohhh this was a good one!

I don't normally write reviews but this one deserved it! I loved this book and it has some real life lessons in it. Money can't buy you happiness (although I wish I had lots of it lol) but anyway...great book. I wished it was a better/happier ending for them but I still loved it!