The Men of Brewster Place

Everyone in the world seemed to have heard about this book and movie, but I hadn't. I picked it up because the plot looked interesting and I like reading books from the male perspective. This book was outstanding. I can't pick a favorite story in here because I enjoyed them all. The plots were tight, the stories read easily, they were believable, and most importantly, the dialogue was fresh and sounded like real people. Not many people can merge all of these characteristics into one, but this lady sure did! (It's even better considering she pinpointed writing from the male perspective). I will be reading the rest of these books and watching the movie.

Forget the fact that it was a woman who wrote the book. Granted, I am not a big fan of Ms. Naylor's books, but it was something about this one that made me think twice. I found it to be a quick and enjoyable read. The best part was that it wasn't a complete story so much as updates of a few of the men who inhabited Brewster Place, even if it was for a short time. The highlights were bringing back Basil, who ran out on his mother after she paid his bail and stayed on the run for years, finally coming home after her death and wanting to atone for his misdeeds by trying to reform a young mother of two, who has no parenting skill at all. Next, CeCe Baker is captured and interrogated by the police for a murder done for the loyality of his gang. Eugene makes a return to explain why his marriage to Ceil was off and on, until the day came he could no longer return to her and be the husband she deserved. Ben also makes an apperance for a couple of stories, even though he was killed in THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE. Among these gems are short stories of new characters that are as varied in personality and lifestyles, yet all are a part of the neighborhood that will soon be destroyed as part of campaign for renovations. The short story format may put off some readers, others will find it a necessary evil to keep up updated on those familar stomping grounds that became so famous years ago.

The Men of Brewster place quickly settled me into a state of wisking me into the characters that I began to absord epsecially the guy who cuts someones throat that nobody really tried to help In the USA we know that homelessness is a truthful social condition-Men Of Brewster Place deftly applies social issues to the downhome cogiality of a barber shop.Gloria Naylor, has answered effectively to the inhalation of her similar "girl power title" The Women Of Brewster Place.Detroit Loves you Gloria!

This book is emotionally packed and made me weep buckets. In it, Naylor displayes her gift to write with a stirring, emotional power. Although I do like the Women better than the Men of Brewster Place - just because some of the men have a real hard time acting right - I'm glad that Naylor wrote this book so that the men could finally have their say. And what a say they have, and their words are important enough that I recommend that people looking to read a good story should listen.