The Real Deal: Real Love Is More Than Skin Deep...Real Passion Isn't Black or White...

by Margaret Johnson-Hodge

Book Overview

One man was everything that she wanted. And he was black. To Samone Lewis, the only problem with her lover Max was his fear of marriage. He was dark as tree bark after a heavy rain, handsome,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312964889
• ISBN13: 9780312964887
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

A Different Perspective

I loved this book and finished it in a day. I thought it was new and refreshing to read about the taboo of black women and white men even though the reverse is no longer so. Samone's character did what many women could not she left a man who wasn't ready to give what she needed. Regardless that everyone thought he was a great man it was her heart that mattered. I'm glad to see an author not afraid to give life a different twist.

*Man! What is going to happen next?*

This is the third novel I have read by Margaret Johnson-Hodge and I loved the story. Samone can't seem to decide who she wants in her life. She's struggling with old love and desire yet finds herself curiously attracted to the very likeable Jeff. I enjoyed their interplay and at times found Samone to be quite harsh, but once you read into her character, you can see why. Jeff makes us see past color and into the heart of a true friend.The Real Deal is a true page turner and once again I found myself not being able to put it down. My favorite scene in the book is the beauty shop scene. It was a bold move and shows a different point of view, indeed.I don't understand where the negative criticism is coming from No one is perfect. The characters are written with this in mind, challenging us to see our ownselves. That is my view. The ending was touching and definitely leaves you going "what is going to happen?" I hope to read more about Jeff and Samone in books to come. Continued success, Margaret!Peace. CLB.

VERY VERY IMPRESSED!

I loved it. With the author being new her first book being a paperback I was very impressed with her writing style and the way she made her characters seem real - whether you liked them or not - you all know someone like them. I just bought her second book and can't wait to read it. Go 'head girl.

Love Can Be Complicated!

Again, Margaret Johnson-Hodge has done it. "The Real Deal" is witty, funny and touching. Provacative in a sense that love really does not have a color, time or space of when to appear and take over. This book proves that. The search for love sometimes doesn't require a search at all is and always has been in front of our face staring at us waiting for realization. Love only needs a chance to grow if we give it the space it requires and the chance it's asking for. I highly recommend "The Real Deal" and "A New Day" for anyone who is looking for earthy, witty, funny writing.

Where Do I Begin?

Sure the book centers around an interracial relationship but the underlying theme of love is so strong I lost the sense of any racial differences between Samone and Jonathon until the instances where the story made me aware of it. Isn't that what love is supposed to be like? Ms. Johnson-Hodge wraps a wonderful story around the main characters. The strength Samone exemplifies was felt deep in my bones as I read this woman's story. Samone felt like either an old college friend or a part of me I had forgotten. I absolutely LOVED the story and could not put the book down. It was well worth the lost sleep! The day after finishing it, I purchased a copy for my best friend. I enjoyed it so much I have placed this book on my "Definitely Read Again" list.