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Got A Man

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I could not believe the ending of this book, but nevertheless, it was so real....it happens all the time. I have to say that the book was a page turner, despite the typos here and there. Shonda deserved her butt kicked...point blank. She is a prime example of the selfish trifling women out there that will go to no means to ruin someone else's situation, despite the circumstances. Let's not forget about Malik in this scenario...he is even more so to blame for being so weak, and letting temptation get the best of him. He was selfish, and playing both sides of the fence. Poor Kim didn't know what hit her....but oh well, at least Shonda did her a big favor....because who wants to be with a man like that anyway. I hope Ms. Poole writes a sequel to this showing Shonda's downfall, letting her know, what goes around comes around! Keep writing Daaimah!!

This book is basically about 2 stupid hoes. One is educated and the other is a ghetto hoodrat. Why oh why are these chickenheads fighting ober this no good dog? What is the moral of this story? I could understand if Malik ended up with Kim or if they BOTH kicked him to the curb. But noooo, after Kim spends all this money on this wedding, Shonda comes in and ruins it and feels she's got herself some sort of prize or something! And then they never show Malik interacting with Shonda's daugther Bree. Instead of Malik breaking up with Kim and finding his own place, he moves in with Shonda. A man making good money like he is should be able to find his own place. Is this what Ms Poole defines as healthy relationships? A man going from woman to woman? Women letting him lay up with them and they both got kids of their own? I think the people in this book are triflin' just to say they GOT A MAN!

Just like in MJ Hodge's True Lies the trifling women always come out on top. But when you think about it, what did Shonda really win? If anything she did Kim a favor. I guess Shonda never heard the phrase if 'he steps out on her, he'll step out on you.' I wanted to slap both Kim and Shonda upside the head for tangling over Malik. You see Kim's situation (coming home from college pregnant) all the time but I give her props for trying to better herself. But she made a mistake alot of young women make these days: When you and your man's relationship is on the blink, having a baby doesn't remedy the situation; 9 out of 10 it makes it worse and it's selfish to bring an innocent child into an unstable and foolish relationship. I would've given the book five stars if not for that b.s. ending. Shonda should've gotten what was coming to her. Ms. Poole makes it seem as if it's okay to wreck a relationship, and everything will be peaches and cream for the homewrecker. REALITY CHECK. What goes around most certainly comes around in life. Hmm, paying for wedding arrangements only to have the ceremony crashed and the Groom walk is grounds for shooting a nucca and his *****! And that's for REAL!

Daaimah S. Poole's latest novel, GOT A MAN, deals with the long-standing question, can one person love two people at the same time? Shonda Robinson has had many problematic relationships, but when she meets Malik Moore at her new job, she feels he is the one for her. Malik and Shonda start an intense relationship, but Malik has a pregnant fiancée at home. Kimberly Brown has been with Malik for years and senses that something is not right with their relationship, although he has proposed. She soon finds herself in a tug-of-war with Shonda for Malik's heart.

Told from the point of view of the two ladies, the story uniquely shows the affects that infidelity can have on relationships. Poignant and entertaining, GOT A MAN, takes the reader into the psyche of women who engage in and put up with cheating in relationships.

Daaimah S. Poole's sophomore novel aims to please. It is dramatic, quick read that shows the emotions and the real consequences of what happens when one man loves two women. It is a must read for any one looking for an entertaining, relationship-based read, or anyone who has dealt with infidelity in a relationship. I hope that the author considers writing a sequel to this novel. It would be interesting to see the impact of the choices that were made in the conclusion of GOT A MAN.

Reviewed by Latoya Carter-Qawiyy
Of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I'm so dissapointed in this book I don't know where to begin. First of all how could the author (Daaimah) write a book glorifying the stupidity of desperate lonely women who would do anything at any cost to keep a triveling man who was more trouble than he was worth. The way Kim and Shonda, supposedly educated women went back and forth bickering like little children over this sorry man was absolutely sickening. I could've sworn we were past portraying "us" African American women negatively. Where are the stories that portray us as strong, educated, loving individuals with self respect. We need to see more stories with the women kicking the man to the curb if they don't act right instead of getting down on our hands and knees begging for the man to stay such as what happened in "GOT A MAN". Let's face it, Daaimah's target audience are young black females, esspecially teens. Now What are her young impressionable black female readers to learn from a story like this. That it's alright for a man to cheat on you, talk down to you, disrespect you.
In addition to the poor story line came the boring, unstructured, repetitive sentences, which lacked creativity, detail and imagination. The editor must've fell asleep on the job because throughout the book I stumbled upon multiple grammatical errors. The standard of African American literature has definately been lowered
I tried to get my money back on this book, but the stores return policy did not allow me to do so. I offer the author an open invitation to contact me via e-mail for a personal apology.

I bought this book because I enjoyed Yo Yo Love but it seems this one was written just because she knew people were waiting for a second novel. I didn't like the way if you read something Kim thought about Shonda in one paragraph, Shonda repeated it nearly word for word in the next. And as short as the book was (244 pages), did the author really think it was necessary to use the opening chapter again in the last as if we'd forgotten it? For those of you who felt the female characters were "trifling" in their tug of war over a man, remember that although this was fiction, stories like this do happen in real life and to constantly read about strong, independent women would truly be boring. Better to read about a bad woman than to be one!

I purchased this book after I bought "Ex Girl to the Next Girl" and realized that it was a sequel so I had to get "Got a Man". First off the writer's style is a little too junior high for my taste. I have to agree with the reviewer that said if you are over 30 then DON'T BUY this book. Ms. Poole uses elementary school vocabulary, short sentences and tends to repeat herself (Ex: I hate Malik, he's so stupid I wish he would die, I hate Malik he's stupid". Now if that doesn't sound junior high I don't know what does. If your looking to read something shallow then by all means buy this book. However, if you are looking for a juicy story with a more sophisticated style of writing then try reading books by Mary Morrison or Lolita Files.

Kim and Shonda had to be some of the most stupid women ever known to mankind. First of all why would you choose to have a baby by someone who doesn't want to marry you. That right there should prove how responsible Malik would be and were his mind was at. Second why would you continue to let a man live with you who does not want to get married and basically support him financially. Third why would you pay for your own ring when he final asks you to marry him.

Then there's Shonda, the most selfish uncaring person in the book. The fact that she herself had a child didn't play any part in her decisions obviously. Why would she want a man who already has a woman who is pregnant, and is engaged to be married. I'm sure if she was in that situation she wouldn't want it to happen to her. She was basically accepting left overs that were spoiled. Then when she ruined the wedding that just took the cake. How selfish can you be.

Remember what goes around comes around. Malik is a big liar and he will definitely cheat on Shonda. And did you notice he bought both women the same Christmas gift? Probably from the flea market. This book was outrageous. It's definitely the young woman's guide to stupidity.

This book was a fast and very good read, it kept my attention it had the right kinda of flava with a different twist.

I was patiently awaiting Daaimah's second book ever since yo-yo love. I must say that the book was a little disappointing if you compare it with her first work, she repeated herself constantly, and most of the characters were predictable.. I would to give this book 2 stars because it has potential but could have been better...