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I ususally don't write book reviews but this one is well worth it!, February 22, 2007
Finally an urban book that you don't need hooked on phonics just to interpret slang!
With Sensation Tangelika takes you in the hood, but yet her writing is very artistic. Sensation was a fast read, 334 pages of pure emotional drama. I read this book twice I loved it so much, which is why I decided to write a review!
Teresa Tucker AKA "Sensation", is easily lured into the world of exotic dancing through connections of her own boyfriends so called best friend. Teresa feels that the attention from other men is a substitute for the fact that the man she loves most doesn't think she is marriage worthy. Is he right? After Teresa finds out that Devin her boyfriend is not as true to her as he led on to be. She becomes destructive to him and whether or not she realizes it, but she becomes destructive to herself as well. The friends she encounter, and the dope slinging pimp that wants more from her than she could imagine, keeps you on pins and needles guessing at how the book should end. However A long trip home to her mother is an eye opener, and could be the beginning of a new life, that is, if Teresa can slow her fast behind self down.
The entire book is written in first person, it's written similar to a memoir. Nine cliffhanger juicy chapters filled with drama and chaos. A fast paced read that will keep you up in the wee hours of the morning rushing towards the ending. Great job Tangelika Bolen, what a debut. Out of all the books I read each month, I never felt like writing my opinions. Sensation is well worth it. You now have a fan.
G Johnson
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NEW AUTHORS BRING ABOUT GOOD THINGS..., January 30, 2007
Tangelika Bolen weaves a tale filled with enough drama and suspense that's bound to keep readers tuned in untill the very last page...wanting more and more! Teresa Tucker is easily trapped into a world of exotic dancing, murder, deceit and other surprises that she never expected to come her way. Her long-time boyfriend, Delvin, attempts to keep Teresa from the game, but he's got to clean up his own mess before he can make their relationship work. No matter how bad things are, Teresa has fooled herself to believe that the only solution to her and Delvin's on and off again relationship is for the two of them to get married. Well, he ain't having it! Delvin continues to dangle Teresa on a string, and the more he dangles, the further away she gets. When Teresa meets, Calvin, she sees that the grass just might be greener on the other side. He embraces her career, and all she's ever wanted is a man who accepts her for who she is. But, how accepting can one man be? Is he a friend or foe? More than anything, will Teresa be able to recognize a decent man, when her heart belongs to another? Sensation will have you guessing. It is a delicious read and BIG HIT! Bolen leaves you thirsty for more and she proves herself to be a rising star.
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 Rated 4.5 Flags by Euro-Reviews, January 11, 2007
Sensation begins with Teresa trying to get away from something bad that's happened. As she drives to her mother's house, she remembers how she got to this point. Teresa and Delvin have been dating for years but Teresa needs excitement in her life. When she starts seeking a thrill, Teresa goes for it full force. Not long after, Teresa begins stripping and enjoying every minute of stripping in Georgia. She still wants to make things work with Delvin but both of them want to have their cake and eat it too. Needing a break from Delvin, Teresa heads to Florida.
While in Florida, Teresa really perfects her skills as a stripper using the name Sensation. Over time she darts in places all over Florida and Georgia having the time of her life. In the stripping clubs of Florida and Georgia, Teresa sees all kinds of things. Drugs, money, sex and violence are all around her. Being the money hungry person she is, Teresa starts to sale drugs but that doesn't last for long cause she gets kicked out of the stripping club. Teresa heads to her mother's house, needing some time to think about life, it's there that she meets Calvin. But what about Delvin? She still wants him, even though he's cheated on her.
Sensation starts off fast-paced with an action-thriller feel to the story. Title character Teresa is a confused soul on the run from something. As the story goes on, readers see that Teresa thinks she knows what she wants but something almost always comes along and steers her away in the wrong direction. The events in this story will definitely keep readers turning page after page to see what Teresa will get into next. The title fits this story to the letter. Sensation is full of so many great laughs that readers will wake up from reading the story with sore stomachs. This story is full of money, drugs, sex, and violence a combination for a wonderful read. With Sensation's jaw-dropping ending, readers will be left wanting more stories from Tangelika Virginia Bolen. Always remember be careful of what you ask for, you might just get it!
Chantay W.
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