God Don't Like Ugly

By: Mary Monroe

Narrated by: Denise Burse

Reminiscent of best-selling writers Toni Morrison and Alice Walker, critically acclaimed author Mary Monroe is a fresh voice in contemporary literature. In God Don't Like Ugly, she weaves a powerful tale of devastating abuse, the strength of friendship, and the burden of terrible secrets. Shy, overweight Annette Goode is only seven years old when Mr. Boatwright, a boarder in her house, begins sexually abusing her. She keeps this information to herself for years, until gorgeous, self-assured Rhoda Nelson becomes her new friend. Annette confides in Rhoda and finds the strength and courage to survive to adulthood. But Rhoda has skeletons in her closet that could doom them both.©2000 Mary Monroe (P)2001 Recorded Books,LLC

A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE

This is a story that was hard for me to pause and continue, later. Best of all, was the excellent job of the narrator. Her voice, with the Southern accent, and inflections, made me subconsciencely, nod my head in recognition. The actual story, was mind-boggling. And, until the story was nearly finished, I very frustrated with the lead chacerter. What happened to her at an early age; was sad. But, there was no justification for her to keep that terrible relationsip going when she was old enough to know better. I also loved the fact that the author did not stoop to allowing Annette to slim down to what most folks in this country, believes to be the ideal' size 6. Instead, as she grew up, she developed the self-confidence in herself that enbabled her to accept herself for who and what she was. It was a very enjoyable book and I look forward to Part 2.

Intriguing story

Good book some parts hard to hear. Facing the reality of racism and the desperation of women especially black women in those days. Was a book I didn't want to put down.

Awesome

This is a great book. The narrator really brings the characters to life. It proves that even coming out of a tragedy, life can be good.

Story for the Times

Some parts of this are hard to listen to and may be triggering, but the author thoroughly explores different ideals in the African American community that are never discussed just understood. She also explores the complexity of a victim and abuser relationship, so much so, that for me there were parts that made me uncomfortable but they provided a very human and real element to the story. Nothing is ever black and white, this book definitely makes that clear. I enjoyed the book overall but I'm not sure I will read the entire series.

Page turner!

This was a great listen/read. I truly enjoyed it snd look forward to hearing the other books. There was heavy subject matter but it was relatable.