Review of She's the sweetest taste of almonds.
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Review of She's the sweetest taste of almonds.
The relationship of Chad and Gidget proves that opposites do attract. Gidget is a successful, independent woman, while Chad is a laid-back person who still lives in his parents' house. The differences in their status were not a hindrance to the growth of their love for each other. Although this may be true, other obstacles are waiting for the right time to test their love and commitment. Chad's father won't stop admonishing him for dating a black woman. On the other hand, Gidget's friend won't stop saying she shouldn't date a white man who barely earns money. Will love be enough to overcome these hurdles?
She's the sweetest taste of almonds, by Cherise Pyle, tries to portray a relationship between two people who are nothing alike. Aside from that, the issue of racism was also heavily tackled. While I appreciate the premise of the story, the manner in which it was written was lacking in style. The book contains a lot of errors both in its narrative and the dialogue of the characters.
What I liked the most about this book were the moments when Gidget and Chad were together. I think they are their best selves when they are around each other, and reading about two people this in love was very enjoyable for me. These moments were especially precious because of the toxic people around both of them. Additionally, I liked Chad's personality. He only has eyes for Gidget, and he never fails to step up to his father in defense of her.
However, what I liked the least about this book was Gidget herself. To be perfectly honest, I have mixed feelings about her. Although she has admirable qualities, the rest of her personality was not to my liking. She was close-minded, insensitive, and often rude. Moreover, her relationship with her friends made me question the meaning of friendship. They would fight over nothing and make up the next moment.
I would recommend this book to readers who are looking to read about a journey of love. They would enjoy reading how Chad and Gidget deal with their toxic environment to save their relationship. On the other hand, readers who are looking for a more positive vibe in their book might want to pass on this one; The toxicity of the characters would likely affect their reading experience. I enjoyed reading Chad and Gidget's story. However, due to how it was written and the many errors I have encountered, I would give this book only 3 out of 4 stars.
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