The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil

De: Victoria Christopher Murray

Narrado por: Susan Spain

Winner of the African American Literary Award for Fiction, Essence® best-selling author Victoria Christopher Murray delivers a cautionary tale about debt and the dangers of an overly tempting offer. Married at 17, Adam and Evia Langston have worked their way up from rags to riches. But as they are enjoying all the trappings of their success, a financial downturn leaves them teetering on the brink of disaster. And that’s when Evia’s boss makes the Langstons a fivemillion dollar offer they can’t refuse.

©2011 Victoria Christopher Murray (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

a lot about nothing

Is there anything you would change about this book?

yes, everything just too pat

What was most disappointing about Victoria Christopher Murray’s story?

I guess I just did not like the story or the characters. It seemed a waste of time

What about Susan Spain’s performance did you like?

clear and easy to follow

Do you think The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

no.

Evia was annoying

The book was mostly about Evian thinking to herself. Needed more drama. But was OK

surprised!

What did you love best about The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil?

the end of the story was VERY surprising, without giving to much info, I really did not expect one of the main female characters to be who she was. who the heck would have thought of such an ending!

What did you like best about this story?

how glamorous the couples life was, beautiful children, great girlfriends,love of their faith then BOOM, the real story begins........

What does Susan Spain bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

excitement, her voice made the story believable, til u get to the end, then BOOM!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT!

Any additional comments?

this was a great book, as a mail carrier walking all day gets kinda boring, (right). the characters, had my lil mind constantly in a state of OMG. walking down the streets damn near talking to myself, rewinding my ipod to see if I heard her rite or did she say what I thought she said??? It took me 3 days to listen to since i only listen to my books when i'm working, makes the day shorter. I was pleased. kudo's to the author, and narrator.

Great listen

This was a great book! I had my doubts at first, but it had me from the beginning, I did not want this book to end. The story line was awesome some time the choices we make can end badly. The Langston was a loving couple but one person can mess everything up be careful of your choices. Great title

One of the good ones.

This is one of the best books I have ever read. I was imagining and guess all the way through the book and coming up with different scenarios. I loved it...

Lessons Learned

This was an awesome story. The narrator was great with details, voice, expressions. I listened to it twice, especially when I got to the end and was blown away. The enemy knows our weaknesses and its best to listen when we are being warned. I wish there were a Part 2!!!

An absolute must read!!!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, because it touches topics that are usually hard for people to discuss openly. I think it's a great teaching tool :-)

Who was the most memorable character of The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil and why?

For me, I think Alanna was the most memorable. She seemed to have been the most optimistic. Even though she is a child she has a genuine interest in her family & their wellbeing.

Ohhh this was a good one!

I don't normally write reviews but this one deserved it! I loved this book and it has some real life lessons in it. Money can't buy you happiness (although I wish I had lots of it lol) but anyway...great book. I wished it was a better/happier ending for them but I still loved it!

What god do you REALLY serve?

Would you listen to The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil again? Why?

The storyline is quite good; however the characters don't necessarily ring true. The author curtails the use of

Waited for the Twist...

Would you try another book from Victoria Christopher Murray and/or Susan Spain?

Yes.

What was most disappointing about Victoria Christopher Murray’s story?

There was no climax in this book. Based off of the title you would think that they would take the deal, it was implied, but that was it. There were parts where I completely tuned out because it was just filler. I didn't like the ending of the book. At all. I wanted to like the book, I really did. It was well written and narrated, but there was just a lack of depth and story development. I would have like more details about it from Adams perspective. The final chapter just seemed like it was thrown there. The epilog was weird. Strange actually.

What aspect of Susan Spain’s performance would you have changed?

None, she was a good narrator.

Did The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil inspire you to do anything?

No.

Any additional comments?

I gave this book 3 stars but it could actually be 2.5.