What readers think of The Color of Water, plus links to write your own review.

THIS BOOK SUCKED they kept talkin and talkin and there are tons of movies that the same its a typical story.

this is the poorest book i have ever read!!!

"McBride, if u ever write a book again, mann i would never read it thats all i have to say

This is an amazing book. I loved every page, every word, from the front cover to the back cover. Im not the type of person who you can say "reads for fun" I read this book in class, I finisged it in three days. Thats how great it is. Now im getting more and more into reading for fun.

ITS BOOKS LIKE THESE THAT MAKE PEOPLE REALLY READ FOR FUN!!!

ruth's running pertained to a defense mechanism (avoidance) that she created to protect herself. From what? Her father molesting her, the constraints imposed by her religion, her repeatedly not fitting in anywhere (orthdox or blacks)and her being impoverished but yet proud. The list goes on................

Hi! I was wondering if you can help me out with these question that I got form my class and I not sure how to answer them. Thank You!

1. At the end of Chapter 3, Ruth mentions the source of her feeling of 'claustrophobia'. What caused her to have this fear of enclosed places, and how did this influence her path in life?

2. Ruth says, "I was always a running-type person." (p.42) What does she mean? What was she running form?

The experience of reading James McBride's, "Color of Water" is something I would recommend sharing with anyone. His usuage of vibrant words kept a clear visual picture in my mind at all times. The speed used by McBride to tell his story was quick enough to keep me as a reader, interested and ready for more. This was by far the most interesting material I've ever been assigned to read in an English class. I say this because, in my opinion, some of the material we've been required to read has unfortunately practiced the art of dragging in an unbearably monotone voice, which The Color of Water did not do. The tone was constantly changing-back and forth-up and down . . .There is a lot to be learned between the pages of this book and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a piece that will keep them turning the page.

Lizbeth
This was one of the greatest books that I have ever read! I loved
hearing about both the mother and sons backrounds. It was beutifully
written and I was really able to place myself in the story and think
about what it must have been like to be either one of them. This book
was required reading for my english 3 class, and of course I expected it
to be just like all the others. boring and a waste of time. Boy was I in
for a surprise. I was not able to put it down for a second. This book is
definatley in my top 10.

Antonio Harris
Early one morning a co-worker and I were discussing family and after hearing bits and pieces of my home life she asked if I had read the story "The Color of Water", to which I replied that I had not. She felt that since I was biracial I would enjoy the story, so she brought the book in the next day. My co-worker was quite correct in assuming that I could relate. In fact I was truly inspired! I loved the story so much that I am going to encourage each of my five siblings to read it as well.