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Friends and Lovers

By: Eric Jerome Dickey
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Hailed as one of “the most successful Black authors of the last quarter-century” (The New York Times), Eric Jerome Dickey captures the humor and heartache of modern love in this sexy, soulful tale.

Attraction can be instant. So can the consequences. Just ask Leonard, Debra, Tyrel, and Shelby. Four friends with so much in common: They’re good-hearted, loyal, and vulnerable to the complicated state of relations between men and women. They’re all searching for love—or at least unqualified affection.

Either way, their lives are about to change.

A witty, honest portrait of the choices we make in the search for happy ever after, Friends and Lovers chronicles the lives of four young Black people through the joy, laughter, and pain of not-so-everyday life.

©1997 Eric Jerome Dickey (P)2001 Recorded Books
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Loved It... very interesting book. i found myself portraying the characters. this book touched me in so many ways. awesome writing

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Good Story/Spoiler Alert!

This was a good story. I liked each of the characters, except Shelby I disliked her character so much, and not just because of her lie, because, in my opinion, she wasn't the right lady for him. They were not equally yoked. I know, Ultimately it was her decision, I just couldn't get pass her deceit.😔

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Friendship

Loved it overall! Hated the ended but it was a great love story for best friends.

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There’s a portion of the recording that skipped. No way to avoid it, no matter how many times you try to use the 10 second rewind, it still skips.
It would be helpful if the chapters of the book coincided with the chapter numbers listed on the recording list.

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The character development and overall plot.

A beautiful story of friendship and navigating the difficulties of relationships. I read this before in paperback and it was just as good in audiobook format. I felt like I was watching a movie. EJD’s writing speaks to all five senses and sang near every emotion.

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Yes, yes and yes!

Beautiful story about relationship struggles, and just being friends. This book was written sometime ago but is definitely still relevant today.

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Great Story

I love this story and it's so different hearing it from reading it. I really enjoyed the flow and it helped me focus during my workouts.

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The Ending

I tried not to cry at the end. Kept telling myself it was only a story. I really felt Deborah's sorrow. Bravo Mr. Dickey!

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Such a great listen!

I actually read the book before and it was great but to hear the characters come to life sounded so great! The narrators did such a good job! I couldn't stop listening!

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I like the storyline but...

I like the storyline but I felt in my opinion it took too long and certain parts to get to the point. also what I had a problem with is that it stayed at 8 sad point for too long

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