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| Title | : | Black Girl in Paris |
| Author | : | Shay Youngblood |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 256 pages |
| Published | : | January 1st 2001 by Riverhead Trade (first published January 24th 2000) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Cultural. African American. LGBT. France. Novels |
Shay Youngblood
Paperback | Pages: 256 pages Rating: 3.82 | 927 Users | 108 Reviews
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Cross-posted at Outlaw Reviews and at Shelf InflictedI love Paris, its grandeur, its palaces, museums, monuments, breathtaking views, restaurants, cafes, its rich culture and history. It is a dynamic, international and happening place.
It’s been about 5 years since I’ve been there last, so I was really looking forward to taking a literary trip to Paris.
Eden, a 26-year-old Black woman from Alabama and an aspiring writer, journeys to Paris with just $200 in her pocket to follow in the footsteps of her literary heroes – James Baldwin, Richard Wright and Langston Hughes.
This could have been a fascinating story, but I found the descriptions of Paris vague, the main character too naïve for her age, and far too much of the story focused on her menial jobs. I wanted a little glimpse of the past, some insight into her heroes who were just names dropped on the pages. I also wanted to know more about France’s troubles – the racism, the struggles of the poor and working class, the problems of immigrants.
I wanted a more serious story and less whimsy. I could have done without the recipes and the silly musings about art and love. There were interesting secondary characters I would have liked to know more about – Eden’s androgynous boyfriend, Ving, and his friend Olu-Christophe, a Haitian living in Paris without papers, and Luce, Eden’s friend/lover who taught her how to take what she needed in order to survive.
The story was pleasant enough reading, but lacked passion and spirit, making my literary trip to Paris rather disappointing.
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| Original Title: | Black Girl in Paris |
| ISBN: | 1573228516 (ISBN13: 9781573228510) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.82 From 927 Users | 108 ReviewsRate Appertaining To Books Black Girl in Paris
Cross-posted at Outlaw Reviews and at Shelf InflictedI love Paris, its grandeur, its palaces, museums, monuments, breathtaking views, restaurants, cafes, its rich culture and history. It is a dynamic, international and happening place.Its been about 5 years since Ive been there last, so I was really looking forward to taking a literary trip to Paris.Eden, a 26-year-old Black woman from Alabama and an aspiring writer, journeys to Paris with just $200 in her pocket to follow in the footsteps of
This was one of those novels where, as I was reading, I thought two things. 1. This is a pretty good book, and 2. This book probably isn't for me. A young African-American woman decides to leave her job and set out for France, based on the long and rich tradition of black artists finding inspiration and sanctuary in Paris. Once there, she meets a series of people from all walks of life, each of whom give her some insight into an aspect of Paris. Naturally, as these things go, some of these
I read this book during my freshman year in college as an English assignment. I couldn't put it down. I loved it so much that when I began writing my essay that was assigned(which I love doing for books anyway), I ended up rereading the book. Choosing quotes was so hard because there was so much about the book that I found beautiful. It is now my all time favorite book. EVER. That could also be due to the fact that for much of my teenage years I dreamed of the possibility of living in Paris one
One of my favorite works of fiction. Got really mad when the book ended.
I believe that I read this book after my first trip abroad; I could not put it down. Youngblood uses language like a poet and definitely knows how to write a scene...She captures emotion in characters with the most beautifully crafted detail. There is a warmth in her writing; her language never stagnant. It truly does not surprise me that Youngblood is also a painter. The skill and imagination that she has with a paintbrush and canvas is evident in her storytelling.
I am not african American but some parts of this book I could identify with, In 2011, I borrowed money and fulfilled a "little girl " dream of going to Paris. Ever since at the age of four I have been fascinated with Paris. First of all the beautiful cover attracted me to this book. Eden is a 26 African American. Whilst at her curator job she reads works of James Baldwin. She also researches the travels of Langston Hughes and the great Josephine Baker's experiences in Paris. Eden wants to be a
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