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Friends and Lovers
"Recommended....Dickey uses humor, poignancy and a fresh, creative writing style....The reader is hooked from the first sentence." --USA Today In this sexy, soulful tale of love, betrayal, and friendship set in modern-day Los Angeles, the lives of four young African Americans--two men and two women--are chronicled through the love and the laughter, as well as the heartache...more
Paperback, 416 pages
Published
May 1st 2000
by NAL Trade
(first published November 1st 1997)
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This book is titled
Friends and Lovers
by Eric Jerome Dickey. This book is a fiction. The main theme of the story is that friends can sometimes turn in to lovers but it doesn't mean that things will work out for the best.
The book is about two men and two women Leonard, Tyrel, Debra and Shelby. They all meet at a club and schedule another date to see each other again. Leonard who is an up and coming comedian who’s not really enjoying the single life meets Debra, a shy hard working black woman...more
The book is about two men and two women Leonard, Tyrel, Debra and Shelby. They all meet at a club and schedule another date to see each other again. Leonard who is an up and coming comedian who’s not really enjoying the single life meets Debra, a shy hard working black woman...more
Sep 03, 2010
Bryon
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This was a good book but it was kind of predictable thee title told it all it was exactly what is was....in this book this woman named debroah is constantly getting herself into only sex filled relationships and she is tired of it so she does not wan to have any more sex into she finds the right guy and marries him....so then she meets this comedian named leonard who she believes is the right guy for her but the fact that she is not going to have sex until marriage and fustrating him..... and th...more
This is a re-read for me. I discovered Eric Dickey in college. This was the first title that I read and I remember enjoying it. I still have a couple of his books unread on my shelf but I wanted to revisit the first before I moved on to the next. The older me is nothing like the younger me that I was. While I enjoyed the story line, this style of character writing reminded me of all the things I actively chose not to have in my life. Lives are full of drama and some of us seem to attract it more...more
(FROM JACKET)When it comes to love, the attraction can be instant. So can the consequences. Ask Leonard and Debra. Ask Tyrel and Shelby. Four friends with so much in common: They're good-hearted and loyal, talented and sane, compliant, human, open to romance-and vulnerable to the complicated state of relations between the sexes while searching for love. Or at least unqualified affection. Either way, their lives are about to change...
In this wise, witty, on-target, and genuinely heartening novel,...more
In this wise, witty, on-target, and genuinely heartening novel,...more
The first time I saw this book, I said that I would hear from someone else if it was worth it. Did folks let me have it. When I decided to give this author (E.J.D.) a chance, I did not know that he would awaken a part of my imagination that had me laugh, get upset, ALMOST shed a tear, and embrace the beautiful complexities of black friendships/relationships. This was the first book of his, that led me to go on and read some of his other works. If you want to have a good time, pick this up and a...more
Jul 24, 2010
Laquia
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This book was amazing. The characters were like real. The main person Leonard meets a lady named Debra and they're relation ship is serious but they started to fall apart and they break up. When they break up debra finds a new man. They both happen to have the same friends. And when their friend husbands dies they meet at her house to comfort her and Leonard and Debra and Debra's boyfriend. When they get there her boyfriend starts trouble. It doesn't take him long to get on Leonard's bad side.
I am in love with this book! Hence the 5 star rating. I see a bit of myself in Shelby. I love the sexual and emotional connection between Shel by and Tyrel. The love is genuine and necessary to gravitate the reader. It's one of those love stories that are in need of a second chance. Key points touched upon in this book are; lack of fatherhood and forgiveness!!!
This book was Fantastic. It was also sad. I ready it for class and fell in love. The characters are wonderful and felt like they were real. When Debra meets Leonard, she makes it clear that if he wants her love, he'll have to produce a ring. Leonard must face that moment when he has to decide what matters most and whether he's ready for the love of a good woman.
I am a HUGE! fan of Eric's even had my books autographed in Trinidad by him just a few months ago!! His writing pulls at my heart strings really difficult to say which one has been my favorite of all of them, I've read so far as I have truly enjoyed each of the ones I've read this far.Difficult to put down one of his books once you've gotten started.
This is the first book I read by him and I started looking for other books written by him!! The comparison in the 2 couples, 1 going the route marriage and other not, the effect not being offered marriage had on the relationship. Communications is so key!! I cried with the death on a relationship and the death of one of the persons!!
I love Eric Jerome Dickey and have read almost all of his books. I could tell that this was an early book of his because I thought the writing was just not as polished as his later works have been. As always, his characters are so real and descriptive and had such distinct personalities. There were times I wanted to kill Shelby, but also times when I loved her. I felt that the book got a bit drawn out in the middle and I got a bit bored, hence the 3 star rating, but once the final quarter of the...more
This book was so captivating. The characters were real and flawed, which I believe made them relatable. The book was amazing and I was able to see the stage-play a few years back and it was amazing as well. I have read this book numerous times. Definitely one worth reading....it's a page turner.
This is another favorite of mine from EJD. The story of love, friendship, betrayal, and tragedy. I couldn't put this book down and lost lots of sleep reading it. This was a great story that deeply touched my heart and made me cry at the end. I will definitely read this book again and I recommend it to everyone.
Oct 12, 2012
Morgan
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I totally read this for amusement. But, I did find myself waiting for what would happen next. The blurb cracked me up, and I definitely laughed at some parts. I didn't expect to enjoy this book, but I actually did.
Read this is High School, but it got me hooked to this author. It says a lot when 2 different people can read the same book without pictures, yet point out the same man to say "that's the main character!"
This novel gave me a different perspective on the value of interpersonal relationships. I fell in love with all the characters and could relate to each of them. This one is one of my favourites from EJD.
Ouch. No author I know writes better dialog, crafts more realistic relationships, and wrings more emotional power out of their fiction than Dickey does. This one cuts close to the bone for me.
Don't remember what happen in this book. It's been a long time since I read it. However the note I wrote in the book said that it was really good. So I guess I will rate it as so.
I thought that this book was very interesting it was one of the few books I have read by this author and I truly enjoyed each and everyone of the characters.
This is one of my fav books by EJD. Made me wanna laugh, cry, and get angry all in one. Too bad he has fallen off from this..great book..very realistic.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a non-stop parade of emotions that touched all of my sences. I picked this book up to pass the time and ended up hook.
I really enjoyed this book. I saw the play first. So, the climax was spoiled. However, it was still a pretty decent read considering I'm not a romance reader.
Another great EJD book. It's a great tragic story. A tragic love story. You'll fall in love with the characters and cry when they cry. I love it, it's my favorite by him.
This is my favorite book of Eric Jerome Dickey's to date. Tyrel and Shelby were my favorite couple, and I'm still heartbroken about Leonard.
This book was epic for my first thick book ever at the age of 13. Inspired me to be descriptive without being raw yet still classy and sensual.
Another wonderful work from Eric Jerome Dickey! This book is about love, hate and moving on. It was also a major page turner! Loved it!
That friends could be lovers and sometimes it takes a loved one to be lost for us to find our way back to the that special person arms
I loved this book! It was well written and had the right amount of drama and passion. I can't wait to read another book by him. This was the second.
I loved this book. It was literally the only book that I never wanted to put down. EJD is an excellent author
A tragic love story. A very good read. Makes you learn not to take the person you love for granted.
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Eric Jerome Dickey was born in Memphis, Tennessee and attended the University of Memphis (the former Memphis State), where he earned his degree in Computer System Technology. In 1983, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in engineering.
After landing a job in the aerospace industry as a software developer, Eric Jerome Dickey's artistic talents surfaced, inspiring him to become an actor and a...more
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After landing a job in the aerospace industry as a software developer, Eric Jerome Dickey's artistic talents surfaced, inspiring him to become an actor and a...more
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Feb 07, 2012 09:34pm