What is your opinion?
A fresh #metoo perspective!
"Based on the book description, this story seems like it has a unique perspective on the #metoo movement. After binge reading it, I can say it was SO MUCH MORE in all the best ways possible! This novel dives into the Black perspective in the music industry that has been underrepresented from the movement’s narrative. Before the #metoo movement gained momentum, moguls in the music industry had been accused of sexual harassment and assault, yet acquitted. These men were all protected by their even more powerful connections who were all wrapped up in the “deeds.” “Ungrateful” shines a light on this issue of how some Black men in the industry secure and maintain power, all while abusing that power to hurt their own. This story goes behind the scenes of a talented young black artist, Alimah, her rise to fame, and all the power structures and dynamics that exist behind the scenes to control artists and pump out money at their expense. You could tell the book was well researched, and it made me feel like I was in Alimah’s entanglement in the web of control and glamour. I couldn’t put the book down because I was so concerned for her well being and in shock of what goes on behind the fame! I won’t give it away, but I will say that it ended in a manner paralleling reality. The story is graphic, but I feel it was necessary to unveil the truth of the ugly part of fame that the media often silences. It makes me wonder why so many novels gloss over real issues rather than tackling them head-on."
The Beginnings Of A Great Story!
"Ungrateful is the story of a black family dealing with the ins and outs, ups and downs and triumphs and tragedies of the entertainment industry. It's about how families navigate around delicate issues when money, fame, love and ego are involved. I've only read the first two chapters, but I love everything about it; the writing is tight, the plot is exciting and the characters are so vivid that they almost leap off the page! I very much look forward to reading the rest of the story!"
