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Beyond the joy of sex, Franklin and Zora see the possibility of a solid, lasting relationship; the trouble is, they're far from sure of how to get there.
Disappearing Acts is a different kind of love story: frank and unsentimental, often uproariously funny, and graced throughout with moments of rare, hard-earned wisdom.
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"Read this book around 1991-92 after reading an except of it in an Essence magazine. Back then, no one knew Terry McMillan so the book was very hard to find (at least hard to find in Birmingham LOL). I thoroughly enjoyed the book and still consider it one of her best. I think that it would still be a great read, however, there are events, people and places in the book that will date it (Stephanie Mills was still recording and touring). The movie, which I was so excited about, was, like most books to movie, horrible. I don't like Wesly Snipes in anything, and to try to make him out to be anyone's gorgeous chocolate drop.....in what evil alternate universe!!??"
— Elise-all (5 out of 5 stars)
Disappearing Acts Listener Reviews
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" This is a amazing novel, however if you are not a fan of profanity than you are not going to like it. It told a good story and I related to some of the characters, it is worth reading. "
— Michael, 2/9/2014 -
" This was the first Terry McMillan book I read and, in my opinion, the best. "
— Mary, 2/6/2014 -
" one of my favorite just for fun books. Also good dating advice for single women "
— Joy, 2/4/2014 -
" I have read this book dozens of time maybe even once a year,it shows in my opinion the complexity of African American relationships one of Terry McMillan's best books. "
— Ericka, 1/29/2014 -
" I think this is the best written of Terry McMillan's books. "
— Sandra, 1/24/2014 -
" I believe that this was the first book I read as an adult. I really enjoyed it. I seen the film years later but I have to say that I like the book better not to say that Wesley Snipes and Sanaa Lathan did not do their thing. Reading the book I was able to capture the setting, the mood of the characters and I just overall enjoyed the story line. I feel as though Franklin was the flat character while Zora the strong black women in the book. "
— Latina, 1/19/2014 -
" This was very well-written, but after a while, Franklin was really a jerk (repeatedly) and hard to bear. Were it not for her excellent writing, I wouldn't have finished this book. "
— Larita, 1/16/2014 -
" I love how this book starts off and I love how McMillan tells the story from both points of both characters. I think this is one of McMillan' s best writings. I wonder if she interviewed a few men before writing this book, because it is written so well. Great movie too. "
— Diana, 1/10/2014 -
" Again, I loved the book. There are just ways that you can relate to her stories and some ways that Terry can define a situation or feeling to make you think. I did not want to put the book down. "
— Donnamae, 12/10/2013 -
" This was one of her first books I read and really enjoy "
— Seven, 11/17/2013 -
" Intense is the best word to describe it! "
— April, 11/14/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book, this is a Terry McMillan classic that became a movie. I think I liked this one even better than How Stella Got Her Grove Back and Waiting to Exhale. "
— Patricia, 11/10/2013 -
" 2nd best Terry Mcmillan book! "
— Shannon, 11/3/2013 -
" You have to actually read this one to believe how good it is! "
— Saysha, 11/2/2013 -
" Gut wrenching and very real. "
— Angela, 9/9/2013 -
" Arguably my favorite Terry McMillan book because she uses the entire canvas to tell a very real, conflicted and timely story. "
— Tori, 6/4/2013 -
" I loved this book! Terry has done magnificent job with the main character. She at that time brought out the side of men that was becoming like a plague. "
— Sherrisa, 4/5/2013 -
" Another great work by Terry "
— Patrice, 1/6/2013 -
" Loved it ...for a fiction it was so right on the money to things that are a daily occurance in life "
— Fran, 11/18/2012 -
" I remember reading the novel, I remember the point of the novel, and I remember feeling okay about the novel... but that's sort of it. My experience with the book (and McMillan in general) could be summed up with one word: luke-warm. McMillan is okay, her novel was okay...but rather underwhelming. "
— Katie, 7/24/2012 -
" Great book to read! The real deal. "
— Jenae, 4/22/2012 -
" How could you not love these characters? laugh out loud funny and the characters jumped off the page. "
— Letitia, 3/13/2012 -
" Very good read! I have enjoyed reading all of Terri's books. "
— Tasha, 1/13/2012 -
" One of my favourite books. Fantastically written. Explored the emotions and connections of a relationship with true portrayal. Without the hollywood. I'm sure we could relate to the life eventsand trials that crop up in our marriages. Brill! "
— Sanaa, 12/27/2011 -
" one of my favorite books. loved the movie too! "
— Jeanette, 5/19/2011 -
" I loved this book ... Maybe it was my love of the movie that made it more enjoyable since I saw the film first! However it's a great story about the kind of relationship your sensible head says you shouldn't be in yet many an intelligent woman finds herself in! I loved it :-) "
— Rachael, 4/19/2011 -
" I related to the disappearing men in this story. I'm not a big first-person narrative fan, but the voices mostly rang true for me. I didn't like some of the turns the story took which is why I gave it four stars. "
— Cheri, 4/16/2011 -
" ". . . some people have to listen to that song a long, long time before they decide they don't want to hear it anymore." "
— Valissa, 10/25/2010 -
" The flip side of Stella Got Her Groove Back. Unsatisfied love. "
— Aimee, 10/22/2010 -
" I have read this book dozens of time maybe even once a year,it shows in my opinion the complexity of African American relationships one of Terry McMillan's best books. "
— Ericka, 9/27/2010 -
" This is a amazing novel, however if you are not a fan of profanity than you are not going to like it. It told a good story and I related to some of the characters, it is worth reading. "
— Michael, 5/4/2010 -
" Probably one of the better Terry McMillan books. "
— Leslie, 12/31/2009 -
" One of my favorite books and one of my favorite movies. "
— Erica, 12/29/2009 -
" This is my favorite Terry McMillan book. "
— Tamika, 12/12/2009
About Terry McMillan
Terry McMillan is the author of a number of bestselling novels, including is the #1 New York Times bestsellers How Stella Got Her Groove Back and A Day Late and a Dollar Short. Four of her novels have been made into movies: Waiting to Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Disappearing Acts, and A Day Late and a Dollar Short.
About Terry McMillan
Avery Brooks is an accomplished actor, director, musician, and teacher. He is well-known to global audiences for his starring role as Captain Benjamin Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also costarred for three seasons as Hawk in Spenser: for Hire. His film credits include American History X, Fifteen Minutes, and The Big Hit, and his stage performances include the title roles in King Lear, Othello, and Phillip Hayes Dean’s Paul Robeson. He is a tenured professor of theater at Rutgers University.