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12 responses to “Senior Planet Book Club: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson”

1. I enjoyed the story and am now watching the series. The book provided a wonderful view of the lifestyle and culture of some islanders from Jamaica. In this book we see the characters develop, survive, and thrive despite the obstacles they face. We read about the infamous black cake which is made for the holidays and other celebrations. I look forward to trying it one day.

   Reply to maya lee

2. Hi everyone, this should be an excellent discussion!! Thanks to everyone who voted for the book. I too have had back cake and it’s something to behold, a taste you will remember forever. I’ll only say the S—— we live with throughout our lives WOW!
   My wish for all of you is that you have a loving spirit, a joyful heart, peace of mind and to find out who we truly are,
   Many thanks to Nichole and Johnny for all they do to keep us on track.

   Reply to Saundra Woods

3. I have finished! And yes, there was marathon reading involved. I won’t do a spoiler alert, but will admit the “whodunnit “ was not who I thought! This will definitely be a book for keeping and rereading. Looking forward to group discussion.

   Reply to Kathy

4. Finding the topic of this book very different from the usual novel, I look forward to reading it every day. So far the characters are very refreshing depicting real life and not just carbon copies found in numerous novels. Normally I can predict the ending of a book but this one has me thinking of the many possible outcomes which propels me to want to finish it quickly.

   Reply to Jan Marie

5. So far, Black Cake is an exciting novel! The title, itself, evotes curiosity! In Part 1, we meet the Bennetts who have family problems, including; secrets, dissapearance, and mistaken identities. Part 2 begins to unravel mysteries that have plagued the family for decades and leaves the reader wanting for more. The biggest mystery is the traditional black cake! What is the significance of it?
   This novel has become a “page turner.”

   Reply to Carol Perlowski

   1. Am still waiting for my book to arrive!! Sounds like I may be having a night or two of marathon reading to “catch up”!

      Reply to kathy

   2. I’ve read further because I got caught up in the story. The mom had a lot of secrets. My question is what happened to Elena mom?

      Reply to DeNell Hickman

   3. Hi Carol. A black cake is a Jamaican spice cake which is very important to that culture. I don’t know how far along in the book you are and whether spoilers matter to you or not, so I don’t want to give my take on the title’s meaning. But, if you notice, the black cake is like a character.

      Reply to Cleta Bradwell

   4. I totally agree with you as I had to finish the book dues to my curiosity as to who did what!

      Reply to Jan Marie

6. I saw the series on Hulu. One of the best series I’ve seen probably because Oprah was one of the executive producers. I am currently listening to the book. Looking forward to the book club discussion.

   Reply to Janet

7. I think it was a nice selection. I saw the series but there’s still a mystery unanswered.

   Reply to DeNell Hickman

   1. I am also watching the series, but after having read the book. The series is very good but it does take a little creative license. But overall, I really like the series and the casting is on point.

      Reply to Cleta Bradwell