What do You think about Wild Stars Seeking Midnight Suns: Stories (2006)?
I am a fan of Ms. Cooper. I made it through the first two stories, skimmed the next two and finally decided I'd had enough. The the second story had the most potential, but it went on too long and for no good reason. What annoyed me most (well, maybe not most because a lot of things annoyed me about these stories) was the names of the characters. I know, I know nit-picking but Futila Ways? Sorty Kneeds? Arrgghhh!!! 'Some Love, Some Pain, Some Time' was so awesome! I am dumbstruck by this book. And what did she mean by "There are billions of stars; there is only one sun." in the authors's notes? Did she mean in the entire universe? This solar system? Again, nit-picking.I am disappointed and seriously gunshy about reading any of her other work.
—Wendy
I mean....it's JCC! What you gone do? Love it, that's what! I will say it's a bit of a walk on the dark side for one of my favorite authors. I picked it up with hopes of having a good old pick me up as I am attempting to adjust to a new city, in a new state, in a new region of the U.S. When I read the forward explaining her intention with this book, I thought to myself, "Really?" Even though I didn't as often get the "warm and fuzzies" I often associate with Cooper's books, it didn't disappoint. At all.
—Remy1226
I couldn't really get through all of this, but the writing is exceptional. It's just that in a book of short stories, the stories should really be short. The second story while interesting is just way too long and stopped me from completing, but I will go back. Her novel Some People, Some Other Place, started off terribly. I couldn't get through the first few pages. I don't know why the writing had to be so dense and the pace was slow. But she's a major African American literary talent, so while I couldn't get through the novel, I will complete this someday soon.
—snb
