The Darkest Child

I hope there is a part II, I could not put this book down. Those children went through a lot in that house of Eden.

I read The Darkest Child years ago but when I recommended it to my cousin I decided to read it again. The story is sad and tears will flow. I felt every emotion reading this story.

The book was a good read. It kept my attention as I anxiously awaited the next hurdle. I will seek additional books from this author.

I first listened to the audiobook. I really enjoyed this book even with all the events that happen to the characters. It’s beautifully written. I liked it so much I got a physical copy.

Oh my goodness why did I wait so long to read this book?!! The author wrote this book with so many emotions, details and colorful characters I never wanted it to end. TDC is narrated by Tangy Mae the darkest child by Rosie Quinn. Rosie is the mother of nine kids but as the story goes on she has yet another child. None of the children have the same father. Rosie is beautiful and has slept with just about every man in their small community. The way she treats her children will literally make your jaw dropped! Rosie's way of getting the bills paid and getting groceries for the house was making two of her daughters sleep with men in the 'farmhouse'. The beatings the children experienced were terrible, and at times I could feel their pain! As one reviewer mentioned, yes there are several characters in this book, but you will have no problem following the story because the author is an exceptional storyteller! Each child will amaze you as you read about the things they go through and do to act out. Tangy Mae, Tarabell, Harvey, Wallace, Sam, Laura, Edna, Mushy, Martha Jean and Judy are all characters you will never forget! As I read the story I would stop to tell my husband what was going on. I had him into it as well! As you turn the pages in TDC you'll keep asking yourself is Rosie crazy, bipolar, does she have a split personality, does she have a heart...does she even love her kids?? I hope this author is working another book! I need an email address, a phone number, a website, some kinda contact to tell her how GOOD this book was! From the first chapter I was sucked into Tangy Mae's world and family. I literally could NOT put this book down, but at the same time, I did NOT want it to end. The Darkest Child is a well written and emotionally gripping story with bold, memorable and real characters!!! I'm a huge fan of the 'back in the day' books and this one is by far the BEST I have read to date! Five stars is not nearly enough to rate this book!!!! (When you get your copy of this book get somewhere quiet with your favorite snack and let this author take you on a journey you'll never forget) HIGHLY recommended!

So sad. I know it’s fiction but also true.

Great book and a must read. The author goes into great detail to bring you into the story.

Great read. Kept me riveted until the end. Author has a way of brilliantly telling events to keep you interested in the next chapter.

Amazing read

On shame, pain and despair, but also the hope, the love and resilience of one little being. Hardly giving any book a 5*, but I guess this one deserves it.

This book is awesome. It's well written, hard to read in places but so worth the time it took to read it. I have looked for something else by this author but I can't find anything. The way some people had to live is unimaginable. Even though this is a book of fiction I have read other accounts of life in the south for black people back in the 50s. It's bad enough what was done at the hands of the white people but even worse when it was dished out by your own mother. I truly love Tangy Mae and hope to fine a follow up to this story.

Just wow, so deep, so insightful. You are sucked into the story from the first page. Characters have such depth and emotion to them that you can really empathise with the children. The mother is one scary individual! Makes you think deep about why people behave in certain ways and what makes them take such decisions. Very realistic, raw characters. Very emotive and an excellent read, will have you gripped till the very end. I highly recommend this title

Rarely do I rate a book 5 stars. This one was a winner for me.