Chocolate Star

by Sheila Copeland

Book Overview

Brought up in South Central LA, film producer Gunther Lawrence learned how to get the wealth and women he wanted - and to turn his back on his roots. Now, blinded by Hollywood's glitter, his illusions... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312154933
• ISBN13: 9780312154936
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.9" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Blazin page turner.....!!

A friend of mine bought the book to me and told me "girl this book is the bomb", page after page I found myself craving for more chocolate. Each character was given a teaspoon of life and I must admit I am totally impressed with Sheila Copeland's wonderful style of writing. I loved Sean Ross and respected his stand on "no sex before marraige", he had a beautiful relationship with God and his parents. No matter how many woman threw themselves at his feet he was able to go to his mother and find out how he could determine real love from love because of success. Topaz, being a beautiful sista with talent did not appreciate the only people that would ever love her, how can you give up a marraige and a child in a finger snap and not feel guilty about it when you lay your head down to sleep at night, most women crave a good man to come along, she only wanted the fame. And last but not least Gunther, he was a straight trip-he did not appreciate where he came from only cared when he got to the top and looked down on people. I was surprised that he and Topaz were married at all. Thank goodness Sean did not fall into her "things to do list". I will definitly buy part 2 and enjoy the pages that make me want to read it over and over. This book is a must, pick it up you won't be disappointed.

Too Good! Very Captivating & Well Worth the Read!

After I finished reading this book, I just couldn't believe that it was Ms. Copeland's first. It was well organized, had great plots, and plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader interested. Although this was a work of fiction, I felt as if it could've been a true story and since Ms. Copeland is the founder of a production company, I haven't any doubt that these characters are based on some real-life people. I advise anyone thinking of picking up this book to go ahead and get it. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Ms. Copeland touches on issues such as selfishness, greed, abandoning one's roots, faith, integrity and true love. Her literary piece is well woven and I applaud her creative effort. Chocolate Star is truly deserving of five stars!

I want to meet a Sean Ross

I really loved this book especially the character Sean Ross, you don't meet many men in this world today like the author betrayed this character. This was my first time every reading anything by this author and I enjoyed it from front to back, I wish their was a sequel to this book. There are so many unanswered questions about Topaz and her first hushand and child. Overall I really enjoyed this book.

Excellent!!I will recommend this book to all of my friends.

I thought this was an excellent book....It really kept me interest in every character. I also loved how all the characters were connected in some way or another. Ms.Copeland has herself a new fan. And, I am looking forward to her next novle.

A Rollercoaster Ride Thru Fame, Fortune and Success

I wanted to read Chocolate Star based on some reviews given by Sherry Carter of BET and Brenda Ritchie. I was not disappointed because Chocoalate Star had all the ingredients of a great novel. The characters were really out of this world, a little larger than life - soap opera like - but still very intriguing. The main characters, basketball player Sylk Ross and Topaz the singer were my favorites. Sylk seems like a dream guy - he is successful, loves his family and friends, and remembers to give praise and thanks to the Lord for his blessings. Topaz is self-centered and demeaning at times but I think she learns valuable lessons in the end. That movie producer Gunther is a hard person to like. He is arrogant, forget that he is Black, and is just simply unbelievable at times. If there are any sour points in Chocolate Star it would have to be the overemphasis on designer names, but then again maybe that is someone else's reality. The book was truly a page turner and I believe other readers will find Chocolate Star an enjoyable read as well.