- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Anchor Books; 1st Anchor Books Ed edition (31 Dec 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385467869
- ISBN-13: 978-0385467865
- Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 2 x 20.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,585,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The folk flavor of her storytelling has earned her constant comparison to Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, but through four collections of short stories and two novels, J. California Cooper has proven that hers is a wholly original talent --one that embraces readers in an ever-widening circle from one book to the next. With In Search Of Satisfaction, Cooper gracefully portrays men and women, some good and others wickedly twisted, caught in their individual thickets of want and need. On a once-grand plantation in Yoville, "a legal town-ship founded by the very rich for their own personal use," a freed slave named Josephus fathers two daughters, Ruth and Yinyang, by two different women. His desire, to give Yinyang and himself money and opportunities, oozes through the family like an elixir, melding with the equally strong yearnings of Yoville's other residents, whose tastes don't complement their neighbors'. What Josephus buries in his life affects generations to come. J. California Cooper's unfettered view of sin, forgiveness, and redemption gives In Search Of Satisfaction a singular richness that belies its universal themes.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book initially follows the story of a freed slave in 19th century America, and continues with his family and their children. Paralleling this is the story of the rich local family and their children. And it is all looked down upon by the devil, who speaks not but smiles.
Very fast paced and readable.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book looks at the life and decendants of a black slave Josepheus. The implications of doing both what is right and what is wrong with God and the devil keeping an ever watchful eye on things. A very intricate but easy read that keeps you entranced right to the very end. Highly recommended!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I found this book to be extremely thought provoking. It carries you along an easy to read, yet intricate story line. Subtle metaphysical messages can be found in every chapter. 'In search of satisfaction' is a metamorphosing classic.
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