Nappily Ever After

A Novel

By: Trisha R. Thomas

Narrated by: Lisa Reneé Pitts

Venus Johnston has a great job and a long-term, live-in boyfriend who happens to be a drop-dead gorgeous doctor. She also has a weekly beauty-parlor date to keep her long, nappy hair slick and straight. But the tedious hours and harsh chemicals in the salon have long grated on Venus. One frustrating day, she trades in the long hair for a dramatically short, natural cut and sends her commitment-balking boyfriend packing. It's a bold declaration of independence and one that has effects she never could have imagined. Reactions from friends and coworkers range from concern to contempt to outright condemnation. When her ex starts dating a voluptuous, long-haired beauty, Venus is forced to question what she really wants out of life. With wit, resilience, and determination, Venus finally learns what true happiness is, on her own terms.©2000 Michael Herr (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Thomas offers painful but amusing insights into the politics of beauty, black culture, and male-female relationships; her first novel places her in a league with Terry MacMillan and Bebe Moore Campbell." ( Booklist)
"Empowering....Thomas refuses to let her characters slide into stereotype, and she keeps the pace fast and funny." ( Publishers Weekly)

Not my favorite book...

Struggle to finish.... the performance did not help the flat characters. The story was predictable and disappointing. The Book included too many characters and not enough development of a strong story.

Movie Preview Caught my Attention!

I decided to download this book only after having seen the previews of the upcoming movie. I am elated that I spent the money. It was a refreshing look into the struggle of an African American women in the corporate & "Free" arena. I really enjoyed watching as Venus grew from an insecure "college student" to an adult who could love and give real love. I am paitently waiting for the movie.

Subpar

Unfortunately, there was not much substance to this book. Predictable and disappointing. I thought there would be some life lessons, but it seemed more like bad decisions and fluff.

Loved it!

not you're typical fantasy love story... very true to life story. it was really good

good book

love it I hope the movie is just as good as the book was!! I like the reader also