Breaking Ice: An Anthology of Contemporary African-American Fiction by Terry McMillan

Breaking Ice: An Anthology of Contemporary African-American Fiction Reviews

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  Danielle The Book Huntress

  I read this when I was staying with my aunt in a very small town in Alabama (Anniston). She was recovering from a serious illness, and needed some help. It is a book that I had very little trouble reading from cover to cover. All the stories were well-written and helped to while away the time in a very small town. I have to say that I found most of them on the depressing side (hence the four and 1/2 instead of five stars). I would like to see more books about the African American experience that are on the positive end. Yes, history has not been kind to us overall, but fiction should be about celebration, as well as mourning and reflecting on the trials of life.
  
  Rating 4.5/5.0 stars
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  Katrina Williams

  I have read many of the stories in the anthology.
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  Valerie James

  I have read most of the author’s books that are included in this anthology. They are are wonderful writers. I don’t care for Terry McMillan’s work but she is the editor of this book. If you want a taste of Octavia Butler, Alice Walker, Ernest Gains and many others, this is the book for you.
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  Danna

  I remember losing or having this book stolen when I was in college. (I made the mistake of not carrying it in my backpack.) Now I get a chance to re-read the book, thanks to Recycled Reads.
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  Nascha

  A great anthology of contemporary fiction by AA authors. McMillan did a great job of editing this book. Also features excerpts of novels by Gloria Naylor etc.
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  Chrystal

  I really enjoyed the varies stories by varies Authors.
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  Regina

  Any connoisseur of African American fiction should have this in their collection
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  Carolyn Payne

  Great book of fiction that shows the range of the African-American experience.
  
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  Bridget

  Very good short stories. I checked the book out from the library. 698 pages I believe. The stories are also very well told and they capture culture very well!
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  Kim G.

  I finally finished!!! Some stories I liked some I didn’t. My favorites were Tina McElroy Ansa, J. California Cooper, Gayle Jones, Percival L. Everett, and Colleen McElroy just to name a few.
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  Mo the Lawyer✨

  I first read this anthology of fiction by over 50 African American writers over a decade ago, but still enjoy picking it up from time to time. If you enjoy reading works written from a diverse perspective and want a glimpse of various writing styles before "investing" in an author's entire novel, this book is for you. Reading it is like indulging in some of the best fine wines during an extravagant wine tasting until you find the perfect one(s) for you.
  
  The collection includes short stories and novel excerpts from critically acclaimed authors (some who were just emerging when the book was published in the 90s) such as Terry McMillan (editor), Alice Walker, J. California Cooper, Gloria Naylor, Ntozake Shange, Ocatvia Butler, Toni Cade Bambara and many others.
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  Dee

  it was ok some stories better than others.