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105th out of 409 books
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477 voters
Milk in my Coffee
Jordan Greene moves from the deep south to New York City, and finds more than he ever bargained for. When he shares a ride with a vivacious young white girl, a romance grow between the unlikely pair--much to the chagrin of Jordan's friends and family. Love on the other side of the color bar forces him to examine his own values and makes him stand up against what everyone e...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
May 1st 2000
by NAL Trade
(first published 1998)
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All I can say is "Wow". The whole book in general is amazing, especially the last 100 pages. I really enjoyed the transition from a narrator to first person accounts. Two impressive characters with many twists to their scenarios, I finished the book in less than 3 days, because I couldn't get enough of it, I wouldn't put it down, it doesn't really surprise me that it was labeled the bestseller at it's time.
It has a 90's theme to it(since it was created in the 90's of course).
I lol when it mentio...more
It has a 90's theme to it(since it was created in the 90's of course).
I lol when it mentio...more
This story of a black man who gets romantically involved with a white woman is mostly of it is told from his point of view (with a few sections from her point of view). I enjoyed it; it doesn't read like a romance, but it is a good story with a emphasis on the relationship and an interesting twist at the end.
Confession time though: as a white middle-class female, I couldn't help but find some of the narrator's opinions offensive (for example, he compares a co-worker who stupidly says something...more
Confession time though: as a white middle-class female, I couldn't help but find some of the narrator's opinions offensive (for example, he compares a co-worker who stupidly says something...more
Internal Conflict: Jordan vs.Kimberly and J'nette
I have been reading a book called Mil in My Coffee by Eric Jerome Dicky for the past few weeks one example of internal conflict in the book was when the protagonist Jordan Greene meets a lady by the name of Kimberly Chavers in manhattan and ends up going home with her to hang out. While at her house he ends up realizing that he likes her but he isnt able to do anything with her because he also still has feelings for his girlfriend J'nette.
Externa...more
I have been reading a book called Mil in My Coffee by Eric Jerome Dicky for the past few weeks one example of internal conflict in the book was when the protagonist Jordan Greene meets a lady by the name of Kimberly Chavers in manhattan and ends up going home with her to hang out. While at her house he ends up realizing that he likes her but he isnt able to do anything with her because he also still has feelings for his girlfriend J'nette.
Externa...more
_Milk in my Coffee_ was the second or third book that I read by Eric Jerome Dickey, and is probably one of my top favorite books written by Mr. Dickey. One of the aspects that I love about EJD is his ability to write male and female character viewpoints without sounding as if he is trying to hard to portray a female character written by a male author, if that makes sense. Sometimes, you can tell when a male author (or a female author, for that matter) is forcing the voice of the opposite gender...more
I am currently reading Milk in my coffee. My book is about a black man (Jordan) who moves to New York and is noticing a lot of little racism acts people still today (1999). Jordan meets a white women (Kimberly) and they start to like each other now they are seeing each other but Jordan isn’t really ready to introduce her to his friends since she is white and they all black they are all going to think what’s wrong with him because of every thing that has happened in the past and how white people...more
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The first part of this book really got on my nerves, because the main character seemed to have such a negative view of white people. The author also used the word brotha a lot, which really got on my nerves. The story was also told from a woman’s point of view, that I found more enjoyable than when the man was narrating the story. Basically it was about a black man who was struggling with his decision to date a white woman. Towards the end there were a lot of unexpected, yet realistic surprises...more
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This was my first African American romance, and I selected it because it was written by a man and told from the male point of view, something in which I am intensely interested. Being of mixed race, and generally having felt more excluded by my black bretheren than my white, I didn't really know what to expect beyond more of the same sense of exclusion from the "black experience". I was delighted to find the characters were real and recognizable to me, the narrating viewpoints fully fleshed out,...more
This was the first Eric Jerome Dickey book I ever read, and I still tend to think it's one of the best. The story is complex, the characters compelling and intriguing. Also, the themes of sex, race, and gender expectation are handled deftly, subtly, and make the reader think far, far after the book is finished. I love that the story still wafts around my head years later like the memory of that one perfect soy latte.
If I were to recommend one of Dickey's works to the world - this would be it. Re...more
If I were to recommend one of Dickey's works to the world - this would be it. Re...more
Eric Jerome Dickey is one of those authors that always tells a good story with some deeper message. This is no different. The message here? Don't judge a book by it's cover.
I liked the real-life feel of what was going on. Nothing was really black and white (pun intended). In the real world truth is subjective and things get messy. Clean cut resolutions? They live in fiction land. This easily could have been a four or even a five star book with one big hurdle to overcome - I didn't like the main...more
I liked the real-life feel of what was going on. Nothing was really black and white (pun intended). In the real world truth is subjective and things get messy. Clean cut resolutions? They live in fiction land. This easily could have been a four or even a five star book with one big hurdle to overcome - I didn't like the main...more
I really enjoyed this book. I've never seen interracial dating dealt with in this specific manner. It just goes to show you how everything is not always as it seems. I really liked Kimberly and never expected her secrets to be what they were. The dynamic of Jordan and his brothers was kind of interesting and I think a realistic portrayal of southerners views on certain situations. Brother Darrell called it like he saw it and couldn't imagine otherwise. I loved the analogy of Kimberly pouring a l...more
I've read all of Eric Jerome Dickey and this was the book that got me hooked. One of the few books that I would read again and the audio book was excellent as well. Fiction the way it's supposed to be written. His words activate every sense and his scenes are so vivid that I feel as though I see what's going on while it's happening. This book honestly made me want to write my own books.
I don't know what was the big deal about this book. I suppose in the context of time Mr. Dickey was somebody new, considering there are so few black male authors who truly reach the masses among black readers. I understand the concept surrounding the title, but it just seems to me that Mr. Dickey merely teased people by just touching the envelope.
Mar 12, 2008
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Very nice to read a well defined book, it was good to note some of the various prejudices that exist in the various cultures that co exist in the united satiates! It mirrors a lot that goes on round the world. I was slightly disappointed with the ending! But It was a very good read ( ha ha) and I would recommend!
My favorite Dickey novel. It's the story of a redheaded white girl who falls for a black man (and vice versa), the social issues they deal with, and the aftermath of family secrets. It's a great story without being dramatic for drama's sake, and handles the romance with a decidedly note-worthy sensitivity.
3 stars for likable. Too many completely unexpected changes, too many situations left unclosed or introduced from out of nowhere, too many pent up emotions. But on the positive, every time I put it down I was ready to get back to it and read more and his use of metaphor is hilarious!
This was the first book I ever read by Dickey, but it definitely had me hoooked! He is an excellent writer and very good with a consistent story! I feel like his imagination is my real life when reading his books! My favorite urban author... probably my fave period!!
Part if my $5 for a box from the library sale. I probably would never have picked it up if not in the box. Interesting insight into the black male experience. I don't think I would have enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed listening to it. I enjoyed the back and forth chapters of the principal couple. And the change in voice really brought out the differences in the 2 characters. My copy is available, if you speak up quickly. Otherwise it will go back to the library for resale.
Basically a romance novel written by an African American male. I heard his stuff gets better, but this book is a little racist toward white people, and its one sex scene after another. There is no real substance except the main character (a strong, black man) is dating a white woman. (Oh! The scandal!) This was recommended to me by a customer, and it's not worth reading it. Save yourself the trouble, set this book down & walk away.
This book reminds me about my parents. It is about a black man and a white woman dating, basically! HAHA! but there's a twist that kind of disappoints you but you'd have to read more if you're interested :)
I read this book a couple of years back so I don't remember too much about it but the distinctive thing I remember about this book is that it opened my eyes to some of the realities about interracial dating
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All the Dickey books I have read are a real treat. I am excited to see the others available. They are the best to take on a trip, to read on the plane, on the beach, etc.
My favorite of his books. His "adult" scenes get a bit old, but this one had some twists to the story line and brought up the issue of dating people from a different race.
This was my first novel I read for pleasure by a Black author and I loved it and ever since was/am an EDJ drinker. He is part of the reason I love to read and write.
I read this years ago and loved it. It was maybe my second time reading a book by a man who knew so much about women. He did a good job with this story.
An ending that makes no sense whatsoever to anybody outside America. I won't spoil it if you insist on reading this nonsense but it's still stupid
i can imagine what the book will be about... i know for sure it will be about whites and blacks... i just woner what about them...
The author uses a last name in here that piqued my interests, it is actually my family name and very unusual. Great book!
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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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