Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #416092 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 349 pages

Review
"Harris populates his novel with marvelously written, complex characters who engage readers on many levels." --"Orlando Sentinel
"[E. Lynn Harris] rounds out his blockbuster series with this inventive book...filled with sensuality, deception, friendship and love." --""Ebony"
"What's got audiences hooked: Harris's unique spin on the everfascinating topics of identity, class, intimacy, sexuality, and friendship." --"Vibe"
"Harris's books are hot, in more ways than one." -"The Philadelphia Enquirer"
"Breezy, bighearted entertainment." -"Entertainment Weekly"
"Harris's talent as a writer has increased with each of his books. His stories have become the toast of bookstores, reading groups, men, women, and gay and straight people." -"Atlanta Journal and Constitution"
"With a signature style that has thrilled and satisfied millions of readers, E. Lynn Harris again deftly explores the intertwined topics of sexuality, friendship and family." -"Seattle Gay News"
"This book grabs you from the first page and nags at you until you finish reading it. You will go on an emotional roller-coaster ride." -"Spokesman"

Synopsis
In this hotly anticipated conclusion to his popular trilogy, the multi award-winning E Lynn Harris delivers a masterful tale that traces the evolving lives of his beloved characters Nicole Springer and Raymond Tyler, and reintroduces readers to their respective lovers, best friends, and potential enemies. ABIDE WITH ME picks up the character's lives a few years after the conclusion of Just As I Am, and moves between the worlds of New York City where Nicole has recently settled and is starring in a Broadway production of Dreamgirls (although a sinister understudy is willing to stop at nothing to take the role for herself); and Seattle, where Raymond's nomination for a position as a Federal judge brings to light some troubling incidents from their past. As usual, relationships and ambitions are tested as Harris deftly guides the reader towards this delicious novel's conclusion.

Customer Reviews

This novel was not as compassionate as the previous novels
I thought that Harris has a great way of writing his novels which make them witty, high-spirited, along with a touch of emotional depth. However, his latest novel was a slight disappointment because it seemed a bit "choppy" and was the type of novel that appeared to be more of an "introductory" novel.... like it was his first time writing. ("There is Jane. See Jane run.") Compare this writing to his other novels and I'm sure you can note the difference. Also, if I may add, if the characater Basil Henderson appears in each and every novel that Harris has written, then why not just write a separate novel based just on this character? Obviously, he's interesting enough to be excluded in a separate, honest, and real story.

A Good Read
E. Lynn Harris seems to grow with each novel. I enjoyed reminiscing about characters that were introduced in his previous novels. Although at the end it seems to be "rushed", I thought it was a good novel and would recommend it. I finished it during a long layover at the airport!

Interesting...
I really enjoy reading E. Lynn Harris' books, but this one was hard to keep me interested. The first book was the BOMB! but after that the excitement factor started to die out. I hope the next one is a little more thrilling. The ending was really weak and the characters are becoming sappy and unrealistic. We need some spice in the life.