Review of Deceptive Calm

[Abiodunakinola]

This book powerfully explores the deep-rooted human need for acceptance and belonging, particularly within the context of race and identity. Patricia Skipper effectively portrays Vanessa's internal struggle as she navigates her identity as a black woman in a society fraught with prejudice. Nice review.

[Khushi RBY Yadav]

The book expresses the theme of discrimination and racial differences. How people are wary of those of black skin color as if their skin represents their souls. Also I personally found the description of doctor and racial discrimination very in-depth. How author describes the sometimes racial differences outweigh the love of parents towards their child. This seemed to be my favorite part of the review.

[tarafarah7]

Set during the Civil Rights Movement, today's BOTD follows Vanessa, a Black woman struggling with acceptance, identity, and racial tension. Readers who enjoy powerful narratives filled with friendship, courage, and resilience are going to love this one. It leaves a lasting impact. Thank you so much for the awesome review and keep up the great work!

[Olga Markova]

I enjoyed your review, Robert Andrew! I sampled the opening episode featuring the attack on the bus when Trisha was severely injured. Like you, I liked Sis Rosalie, and how she kept the children engaged and entertained by a quiz during the bus ride. This book feels like an interesting read, and the perfect rating you gave this book is very reassuring.

[Brienna Cooper]

Nice review! We need more stories that explore the complexities of “passing,” and all it exposes on the grounds of discrimination, identity, and human nature. Compared to others I’ve come across, this one has a particularly interesting angle. Not to mention, just how clever the title is!

Trisha stands out as my favorite character in this book due to her remarkable blend of courage and unwavering commitment to friendship, particularly with Vanessa.

Her loyalty captures my interest, as she goes to great lengths to shield Vanessa and her child from imminent danger, showcasing her strength and selflessness in challenging circumstances. Sis Rosalie, with her vibrant sense of humor and quirky personality, is another character I love so much. Her eccentric behavior and sharp wit inject amusing moments into the narrative.

Despite her unconventional nature, Sis Rosalie wholeheartedly embraces her role as a maternal figure, and her profound love and affection for Vanessa shine through. The distinctive combination of humor and genuine love she brings to the story enriches the narrative, leaving a lasting impression on readers.

It’s nice to know that core characters display such heat-warming, uplifting behavior to cut through all of the ugliness taking place.

[Wen Casey]

I felt so sorry for Trisha whose life was endangered because of her friend Vanessa who seem to be a black woman whom the attack was targeted on.

I hope she she survived..
I really want to know how things ended with her

[Seetha E]

So much is yet to be learned when it comes to treating humanity as primary. People are still stuck on race, religion, and political & financial power. The plot highlights the need of the current times; a theme in today's state of affairs... promising subject. Excellent review. Thanks.

[Jorge Leon Salazar]

Vanessa looks like an engaging character who struggles with self-acceptance and the difficulty accepting her identity as a black woman in society. The story is set in 1968 amidst racial tension and discrimination. The plot explores themes of guilt, resilience, and the quest for belonging. Sounds interesting!

[karan0701]

The desire for acceptance is an inner urge in the human being, and thus he looks for identification and belongingness in society. In this respect, a community satisfies such natural inclinations to have experiences of self-affirmation and acceptance of a single identity through experiences, culture, or family. Nobody is ever going to shun belonging, as nicely portrayed in this book "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper, whereby one of its characters, Vanessa, struggles to accept herself and can hardly stand her black woman identity within the society or community. "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper is a thriller drenched with racial tension and unlikely alliances during the days of '68. Trisha, a white girl, becomes an unintended victim of a Ku Klux Klan attack aimed at her friend Vanessa. Discriminated against, Trisha's life is in jeopardy as her parents wrestle with the decision to allow a black doctor, Dr. William Hale, to perform a very critical surgery. Meandering on issues of race, friendship, and identity, the story unwinds with the fight of a black woman mistaken to be white. Society's prejudices will unfurl as characters wend their way through trials resting within plot themes: guilt and resiliency in questing for belonging. How did Vanessa overcome all these challenges? Get a copy and find out. Trisha is my number one character in this book because she mixes well with the great qualities of bravery and staunch loyalty towards friendship, particularly towards Vanessa. What really interests me about her is that she does everything to save Vanessa and her baby from danger, as she perceives them to be very close. Another character I am in love with so much is Sis Rosalie, because she has this vivacious sense of humor and quirkiness. After all, it's her weird behavior and sharp wit that infuse these comically juicy situations into the narrative. Though unconventional in disposition, Sis Rosalie unashamedly takes up her role as surrogate mother to Vanessa, whose deep love she radiates with abandon. It is this special blend of sense of humor and pure love that she brought into the story, enriching it for eternity. Nothing in this book annoys me. The editing is good. I want to thank the author for making this great work available to the world. I give it five out of five stars. I recommend this book to all readers, particularly people who enjoy really good stories. 

[Sushan Ekanayake]

"Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper is a powerful exploration of racial tension, identity, and friendship set in 1968. Vanessa's journey for self-acceptance and Trisha's unwavering loyalty make this a must-read. Perfect for fans of gripping, thought-provoking stories. Congratulations on being BOTD!

[karan0701]

The desire for acceptance is an inner urge in the human being, and thus he looks for identification and belongingness in society. In this respect, a community satisfies such natural inclinations to have experiences of self-affirmation and acceptance of a single identity through experiences, culture, or family. Nobody is ever going to shun belonging, as nicely portrayed in this book "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper, whereby one of its characters, Vanessa, struggles to accept herself and can hardly stand her black woman identity within the society or community. "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper is a thriller drenched with racial tension and unlikely alliances during the days of '68. Trisha, a white girl, becomes an unintended victim of a Ku Klux Klan attack aimed at her friend Vanessa. Discriminated against, Trisha's life is in jeopardy as her parents wrestle with the decision to allow a black doctor, Dr. William Hale, to perform a very critical surgery. Meandering on issues of race, friendship, and identity, the story unwinds with the fight of a black woman mistaken to be white. Society's prejudices will unfurl as characters wend their way through trials resting within plot themes: guilt and resiliency in questing for belonging. How did Vanessa overcome all these challenges? Get a copy and find out. Trisha is my number-one character in this book because she mixes well with the great qualities of bravery and staunch loyalty towards friendship, particularly towards Vanessa. What really interests me about her is that she does everything to save Vanessa and her baby from danger, as she perceives them to be very close. Another character I am in love with so much is Sis Rosalie, because she has this vivacious sense of humor and quirkiness. After all, it's her weird behavior and sharp wit that infuse these comically juicy situations into the narrative. Though unconventional in disposition, Sis Rosalie unashamedly takes up her role as surrogate mother to Vanessa, whose deep love she radiates with abandon. It is this special blend of sense of humor and pure love that she brought into the story, enriching it for eternity. Nothing in this book annoys me. The editing is good. I want to thank the author for making this great work available to the world. I give it five out of five stars. I recommend this book to all readers, particularly people who enjoy really good stories. 

[Lorna Kimondo]

Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review of Deceptive Calm by Patricia Skipper! Your description captures the essence of the book’s exploration of identity, belonging, and racial tensions with great clarity. I’m eager to read this book myself and experience the powerful themes and characters you’ve described .

[karan0701]

The desire for acceptance is an inner urge in the human being, and thus he looks for identification and belongingness in society. In this respect, a community satisfies such natural inclinations to have experiences of self-affirmation and acceptance of a single identity through experiences, culture, or family.
Nobody is ever going to shun belonging, as nicely portrayed in this book "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper, whereby one of its characters, Vanessa, struggles to accept herself and can hardly stand her black woman identity within the society or community. "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper is a thriller drenched with racial tension and unlikely alliances during the days of '68. Trisha, a white girl, becomes an unintended victim of a Ku Klux Klan attack aimed at her friend Vanessa. Discriminated against, Trisha's life is in jeopardy as her parents wrestle with the decision to allow a black doctor, Dr. William Hale, to perform a very critical surgery. Meandering on issues of race, friendship, and identity, the story unwinds with the fight of a black woman mistaken to be white. Society's prejudices will unfurl as characters wend their way through trials resting within plot themes: guilt and resiliency in questing for belonging. How did Vanessa overcome all these challenges? Get a copy and find out.
Trisha is my number one character in this book because she mixes well with the great qualities of bravery and staunch loyalty towards friendship, particularly towards Vanessa. What really interests me about her is that she does everything to save Vanessa and her baby from danger, as she perceives them to be very close. Another character I am in love with so much is Sis Rosalie, because she has this vivacious sense of humor and quirkiness. After all, it's her weird behavior and sharp wit that infuse these comically juicy situations into the narrative. Though unconventional in disposition, Sis Rosalie unashamedly takes up her role as surrogate mother to Vanessa, whose deep love she radiates with abandon. It is this special blend of sense of humor and pure love that she brought into the story, enriching it for eternity. Nothing in this book annoys me. The editing is good. I want to thank the author for making this great work available to the world.
I give it five out of five stars. I recommend this book to all readers, particularly people who enjoy really good stories.

[Liam Patel]

Thank you for your detailed review! Your appreciation of Trisha’s bravery and her unrelenting friendship and Sis Rosalie’s humor makes me want to dive right into reading the book.

[Sheh Diariez]

This was one wonderful book. So we have Trisha here who is a victim of ku klux clan who targets her friend Vanessa. It depicts the racial concept in the book. It also focuses on sensitive issues like inequality, marriage, racial situations and also the quite controversial topic abortion