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Round Trip Barnes & Noble Reviews
Great Book by Young Author
Ceph, A reviewer, 01/20/2008
Great book about young people trying to become adults in this crazy world. Reading it you come across the same people you see in real life. The guy who doesn't care about anything but himself the young, confused girl who makes horrible decisions and the main character you can't help but like but who has to deal with a horrible father. The author takes on some issues that most people would rather forget about in our MTV society and by the end you're reminded of people you know in the real world.
A Great Read
Phillip R. Cavil, Sr. (mwfrecords@hotmail.com), someone that reads life stories., 11/10/2007
Round Trip, the follow up to Change For A Twenty, was a great read. It started where the last one left off and in this book you were put in each of the characters minds. You were able to see thru there eyes how each one of them saw things. My favorite character in the book was Memo. He was very high on family values and that is something that this society has strayed away from. There was some things that I didn't see coming and that is what makes this book a great read. If you haven't read the first you should get both so that you can read them back to back because it was, for me, a long wait for the second. Compared to the first book you can see the growth in this young and talented writer. This series should be given to anyone that is going to attend or already attending college. They both have positve messages that should be shared with our youth.
Couldn't put it down
Jolanta, a book lover, 10/30/2007
'Round Trip' was an excellent book which I could not put down until I had finished it completely... SERIOUSLY! Shamontiel Vaughn delivers a continuation narrative to her first book ('Change for a Twenty') but with climactic events and closure. The author's tale of friendship, which includes numerous plot twists, keeps the reader persistently interested and yearning for more. If you have read 'Change for a Twenty', you have already become familiar with Vaughn's amiable characters. In addition to the interesting aspect of this story, the author brings to light (via the sequence of events) the impactful social crisis of AIDS. As the readers progress through the chapters of this book, they are challenged to reflect on the AIDS epidemic (prevention, transmission, life after acquiring the disease, etc.). I think this book is defiantly a worthwhile reading experience and I TOTALLY recommend it. Ms. Vaughn is a very talented emerging author and I look forward to her future publications.
Also recommended: Change for a Twenty, This is Not Chick Lit
A reviewer
Celina Castillo, the BXS8R, 10/30/2007
I read both Change for a Twenty and Round Trip. Round Trip had me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions that wouldn't end until I got to the end of the book. I felt like I was reading about my own friends and family. I was so into the book, I couldn't go to sleep until I finished it! I actually felt like I was watching a movie LOL I laughed, I gasped, I cried, I cheered!! It was a very good read. Can't wait for the next Shamontiel Vaughn classic!! Keep up the good work!
Also recommended: Change for a Twenty
A reviewer
Alyce Rocco, an Associated Content writer, 10/30/2007
I love this book! After the main characters meet up at the airport the story takes off. What I liked was each chapter was written through the eyes of one of the players. Author, Shamontiel, was able to sound like a guy when telling the tale through a guy's eyes. Each of the young adult's personalities shined through the writing and I could easily visualize their looks through descriptions. The story did bring tears to me eyes at certain times. I truly hated for it to end, because it was like saying goodbye to new friends. What I did not know was that I would meet them all again in Ms. Vaughn's 'Change for a Twenty'. That part of the college kids lives came first, but 'Round Trip' gave that background info, so that 'Round Trip' could be read independently of 'Change for a Twenty'. It is a tale with a timely social message, but not at all preachy. The tale was so engrossing I could not put it down until I read it to the end.
Also recommended: Change for a Twenty
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Change for a Twenty Barnes & Noble Reviews
Real Life
Alyce Rocco, a lover of literature., 09/06/2007
Did you ever read a book where you want to skip over details? This is not one of them. The story grabbed my attention and held it till the end. All the characters remind me of someone I know and I see myself in there as well. I could relate to the ups and downs as the tale progressed and hated for the story to end. I felt like I was saying goodbye to new friends. I could visualize the story as a movie that I would love to watch, although it ended a little sad, but hopeful.
Also recommended: 'Round Trip' Shamontiel L. Vaughan
Change for a Twenty....will give you some change and some..........
Yoisha J., somone that appreciates a good book, 08/03/2007
The book club that I am apart of decided to pick “Change for a Twenty” up....for our July monthly read. I must say………I was truly impressed! The book definitely took me back to my college days…and was definitely something I could relate to personally! I found myself sucked into the plot of the story and its characters. I laughed, I almost cried (I said almost), I smiled, I frowned, I got angry, and all of the above with this book. The characters definitely struck some emotions while reading……….I found myself talking to the book most of the time as if I was watching a movie or something. Overall, I think that “Change for a Twenty” is a good read and truly recommend picking it up….it doesn’t target one specific age range or a group of people….….but is suitable for the whole family to read. “Change for a Twenty” definitely leaves you wanting more! Please go get your copy today…..believe me……………. you don’t want to miss this! *10 Thumbs UP!
Also recommended: The Red Tent For Color Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf A Piece of Cake The Five People you Meet in Heaven Coldest Winter Ever Etc.
Change for a Twenty
Jolanta, A reviewer, 07/03/2007
I thought that this book was quite entertaining and easy to read. I REALLY liked how the author described all of the characters (oftentimes the descriptors were very poetic, allowing the reader to conjure up vivid images). I enjoyed the fact that the book is set in Chicago. I could personally identify with all of the areas that were included. Seleste was a very sharp young lady who had her head on straight. The book's dialog was witty and amusing. Memo's family drama added an interesting element to the story and made the reader think about familial impact (especially on Memo's little brother). The author is a very talented writer and I look forward to reading a future book of hers.
LOVED IT!!
Celina, A reviewer, 03/09/2007
It took me back to my college days! it only took me two days to read it!! it was a definite page turner. I'll recommend this book to everyone i know. Thanks for the good read!
Unpredictable.
Phillip R. Cavil, Sr. (mwfrecords@hotmail.com), someone who doesn't read alot., 03/01/2007
The two main characters, Seleste and Memo(Travis) come across as two people that have goals set, and they are not going to let no one drive them off course. Both of them have very serious trust issues and you know why Memo does but it is never explained why Seleste does. This book is writen so well that you don't miss it. If I had to pick just one thing to write about this book it would be how Seleste's morals is not the main subject but it is. In society these days being moral is looked down upon and Seleste brings a new light to the subject. She is not your normal college aged student in that sense. Seleste comes across to me as a beautiful young woman who wants to be in a relationship but that is not her main focus in life and she is not willing to settle. She has a best friend(Cara)that she sees going thru so much drama and guys are in the middle of it all. Now Memo on the other hand has had his fair share of drama. His father, the football team, his brother, his mother, school and his ex Cherese. Thru all this you see him growing up into a man and he has the same attitude about settling. Both of the main charates do some unpredictable things and that is what makes this book a excelent read. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. This book should be in some classrooms being discussed and reviewed with our youth. Especially with the girls. Both characters have something to offer as a positve role model for both sexes. These are not the only characters in the book and they all bring something to the table to discuss with your kids or friends. This is a Monday water cooler moment book. If you are reading this and have not read this book you are in for an unpredictable, roller coaster ride that doesn't disappoint. One day this is going to be a movie. EXCELLENT JOB!
Also recommended: Coldest Winter Ever.
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Round Trip book cover by Luke M. Schierholz | Change for a Twenty book cover by Evan J. Hunt | ©2008 Shamontiel L. Vaughn| All rights reserved
