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Kinfolks by Kristin Hunter Lattany Patrice who is a plus size 20 and wears ethnic caftans and Cherry who is a size 12 and wears cheap bargain clothes are two long term ex-revolutionary friends who grew up in the sixties. Back then they attended H. Rap Brown rallies and chanted "Ungawa Black Power" while giving each other the "Black Power" handshake! They were both liberated young ladies just like all of their friends then and they made a conscience decision to have both of their children out of wedlock, because they felt at the time that rules were made to be broken. Now they are both middle-aged women embarking upon menopause and their children Saint and Aisha are all grown up and engaged to marry each other. Toussaint (Saint) is a devoted son to Patrice and is responsible and mature for his age. Aisha (Eliza) is a spoiled brat and even her Mother Cherry has come to realize that she let her have her way too much when she was raising her. Patrice and Cherry know that their children are engaged to be married soon, but instead of being happy they both are worried right now. Cherry is worried about all the money that this wedding is costing her and Patrice is worried about the things that are similar between Saint and Aisha. Couples are supposed to have a lot in common, but this is ridiculous! I loved the way Kristin Hunter Lattany told the story by devoting the chapters to each character. This gives the reader more insight into the characters personality and lets you know what the character is thinking through-out the story. The story was realistic, inspiring and even funny in some places. |
