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A Family Sin: A Novel

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A Family Sin by Travis Hunter is a book that explores the obligations that family members have for each other. Karim is a Financial Analyst with a live-in girlfriend and a son. He is doing everything he can to live a better life, but is constantly consumed with his family. His older brother, Omar, is in prison for life on a murder rap. His sister, Nadiah, is a beautiful girl who is always in love with the wrong man. She has one daughter she does not have custody of and a son, JaQuan on his way to trouble because he has anger issues about how he has been treated by the people in his life. Momma Mae is the grandmother who has taken care of her grandbabies, but has her own issues as the gun-toting, bootlegger in the hood.

I loved reading this book that is an old play on the biblical theme of 'the sins of the fathers always show up through the generations.' Mr. Hunter does a wonderful job of exploring family relationships, commitments and how so often parents are bound up in their own woes and are unable to help their children. Even with all the family sins and struggles it was beautiful to read how this family was always there for each other.

A Family Sin is recommended for all readers who enjoy a fast-paced, contemporary novel with a heartfelt message about how important family is. Great job Mr. Hunter.

Angelia Menchan
APOOO BookClub

This is a great book! I gave it 4 stars b/c it was a little shorter than I expected. It was an awesome story though. Karim Spencer has a secret that is eating away at him.Sister Nadiah has made many mistakes with her life, especially with her 2 kids. Brother Omar is in prison for a crime he did not commit.Fiesty Grandmother Momma Mae tries to hold it all togther. This was a wonderful story of forgiveness, love and the power of family. Great job Travis!!

Karim Spencer is a business man that is successful with a loving girlfriend and son, but what they don't know he has a big secret thats he is keeping and he wants the true to be told. And hes willing to give up everything he work so far for. Just to tell the true, but when he looks back on his family and the sins that they hold can the family be tester and turn there lifes around.This was a very good story how a grandmother can be there when our parents are not,and stand with the rest of the family we always have one that is stronger then the other.

The book was a good read. I thought Senior was a riot. He was a very funny dude in the book. I enjoy how the entire family finally grew up. The book could of been a little longer but thats fine. I really enjoyed "A Family Sin" Great job.

When purchasing a Travis Hunter book, you should always be aware of what he will bring to the table. REAL LIFE! This book helps you put a lot of things into perspective and how you would handle real situations. Check this book out... you will not regret it.

I purchased this book because one of my book club members chose it as our read for December 2007. I was not familiar with the author and this is not my favorite genre of book, but for what it is, it is a pretty good, quick read. Perfect for reading poolside or on a beach somewhere.

This novel is a absolutely good book. It starts with Karim who seems to have all a beautiful girlfriend and great job and son Dominic. But beneath the surface is deep family secrets that threaten to tear him apart. To his sister Nadiah to his thug-out nephew. Also his brother Omar who's in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Plus he has own secret sins to contend with. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Another winner Travis Hunter.

Karim Spencer is a successful financial advisor with a live-in girlfriend and young son. He is living the life that he always wanted until the demons of his past start to get the best of him. Karim's brother Omar took the fall for a murder that he committed. Karim has tried everything in his power to try to get his brother out of prison but the countless appeals haven't worked. Karim comes up with plan to finally free Omar but this decision may cost him his life. Karim's sister Nadiah has made a lot of bad decisions as a single mother. She can't control her wayward teen son and wants Karim to step in to help her save him from the streets. Nadiah is also trying to finally get a decent job and be the mother that she should have been years ago. But is it too late?

A Family Sin is a powerful novel by Travis Hunter. Hunter brought a timely and engaging storyline with strong characters. You will feel all of the emotions of every person in this story. Hunter's outstanding character development is what really makes this novel stand out. You feel Karim's inner conflict about his brother Omar's situation. You also feel the uncertainty of Nadiah as she tries to overcome her past mistakes to be a better mother to her son. The scenes are so descriptive in this novel that readers will feel like they are actually in Atlanta. The overall theme of this story is about trying to beat the odds and to choose the correct path for your life. A Family Sin is touching and awe-inspiring. Travis Hunter proves that he is one of today's master storytellers.

Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert
for Urban Reviews

I read this book as part of our bookclub selection for the month. Although the story was okay, it was also too predictable. I was hoping for a few twist and turns. I've read several of Travis Hunter's books but this one was too slow for me.

Travis Hunter has done it again! You know before you purchase one of his books what you're getting. Get this book today! You won't be disappointed!