Customer Reviews

In Search of Satisfaction

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I am in my mid twenties, a voracious reader, a writer of fiction, and a poet. I'm a television reporter by profession. For the last fourteen years, my favorite book has been Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye", but now that's number two behind "In Search of Satisfaction". While I did find the "Satan" references preachy, I also found them necessary to the fabric of the story. This masterpiece was woven intricately. Did anyone notice character names: "Mr. Creed", for example. It was all wonderful. Of course the moral was slapped in our faces. It was supposed to be. I see Yinyang in me, I see Hosanna in me. I see struggle and pride...I have given a copy of this book to all my friends, male and female...after they read it, we talk in amazement.

This book was one of the best books i've ever read! Ms. Cooper is brilliant in her character development, the plots, her underlying messages regarding the spirit of greed! I was captivated with each line. It started out at a great pace and only got better. It was a page-turner. I've since read this book 5 times and recommend it to everyone. My only regret is not having a signed copy. I absolutely love J. California Cooper and have read EVERY SINGLE novel she's written...family...wake of the wind...

If you haven't read this book yet...it is a must read! And not from the library--you'll want this in your permanent collection.

I read "In Search of Satifaction" is a truly uplifting book. I first read this book about 2 years ago - my younger sister (14 years younger - then a high schooler) recommended it. To this day, I believe it is the best book I have ever read. this is a tall order to fill because I am an avid reader. My first reaction was to read this book, every three months, just to keep my spirits uplifted. Now, I try to read this book at least twice a year. It helps me in realizing that everyone, which includes me, is in search of satisfaction and aids me in this search. I have recommended this book to everyone I know. As a matter of fact,because of this book, whenever I am in search of satisfying my reading apetite - I purchase a book by J. California Cooper. Excellent piece of reading material.

The members felt that this book could be a mini series television show. It reminded us of Roots and The Color Purple. The reading started off slow, but soon picked up. This book challenges your mind. An interesting plot that displays good versus evil. This showed signs of a seasoned writer by evidence of writing style progression as the book progressed. It left the members asking themselves what is the satisfaction that they're searching for.

J. California Cooper is such a prolific writer. She puts so much of her soul into her characters and her novels are very well written. I feel her special gift with each book that is released. If you take time to read all her novels, you will NOT be disappointed! J. California Cooper...I salute you!

The best book I have ever read . All of the characters are all interesting . And the way all of the chararters intertwine is great . This story is great . I got this book from the library and was tempted not to take it back .

THIS BOOK I'D RECCOMEND .I ENJOYED THE AUTHOR'S WRITTING STYLE AND WAS ENTHRAWED WITH THE DICTION USED THROUGHT THE WHOLE BOOK. I ENJOYED THE SYMBOLISM EMPLOYED BY MISS COOPER.IT ACTUALLY TOOK A WHILE FOR ME TO SEE THE TRUE COMPLEXITY OF THIS NOVEL.I SUGGEST TO ANYONE WHO ENJOYS GOOD BOOKS; THIS IS ONE YOU SHOULD CONCIDER STRONGLY

Chapter 45 pages 327-331 gave me the strength and the courage to realize that i can do GOOD by myself. After reading that chapter I said enough and got rid of the man who i loved so much that i forgot about loving me.

This book is like eating a full and hearty meal of meat and potatoes. Ms. Cooper develops her characters so completely that they never lost momentum throughout each generation. Sometimes we make life choices, but somestimes life makes the choice for us. In the end, I began to miss Hosanna. I still do. Thank you Ms. Cooper for letting the world get to know these characters. I felt like a warm cup of coffee while reading this book.

This book is wonderful. It's suspenseful and full of drama, so much so in fact that I couldn't put it down. I'd recommend it to anyone.