A Measure of Time

I could not put this book down until I was done with it. Even then I was tempted to turn around and read it again back to back. All of the characters stand out and the story line was riveting. I also like books written about life in this era. It was like I was right there living in that time with the characters. I highly recommend this book!!!!

I don't think that there are words to express my feelings about this book, but I will say that I have read it over and over again over the past 10 years and never get bored (I read it first when I was 16 and in highschool). This has to be the best piece of contemporary African-American fiction ever. The characters leap off of the page and you form a very intimate relationship with them (especially Dorine) the descriptions take you THERE, you definetly travel a "Measure of Time" to 1920s Harlem! I want my own copy and I am so sad that it is out print, however it is worth it to me to save enough to buy a fine copy to have forever. Much Love to Rosa Guy.