Comments on: Delores Phillips – Author of “The Darkest Child”

By: Cassandra Black

Cassandra Black — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:46:53 +0000

This is, by far, the best book I’ve ever read. Every once in a while a great talent comes along, and those lucky enough to be in its path know, with certainty, it’s guided by a higher power. This is God’s work, through Delores. Each page is truly a jewel. The writing simply shines; the story has burned a place in my soul, forever. A gift; it can only be described as a gift. I eagerly await all of Delores’ coming titles. God is not finished …

By: Briana

Briana — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:54:51 +0000

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this novel..and im not one to just pick up any book to read but this story is amazing!..I can’t wait to read more from Ms.Phillips…thanks clutch for the interview :)

By: Angel

Angel — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:05:17 +0000

I absolutely love this novel. I couldn’t believe this was her first book, but I am really looking forward to reading more from Delores Phillips. I think writing “The Darkest Child” from the other characters’ perspective would be a brilliant idea (preferrably Mushy and Tarabelle). I thought they both had a very interesting story to tell, and both would spawn a story not only worthy of being read, but very interesting on it’s on. Miss Phillips, if you’re reading this, please consider writing their stories too? Mushy’s reaction to Tarabelle’s forced prostitution made my heart ache, and I wondered what she’d endured herself… then, Tarabelle’s isolation and anger… I worried for her so much as I read the book. They’re stories deserve to be told. Please consider it. Look forward to reading more from you soon.

By: Clutch

Clutch — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:22:24 +0000

Hi Dawn,

Clutch interviewed Delores Phillips. We are not her publishing house or agent. Please contact the book publisher to report any problems with the book.

Thanks!

By: Dawn Stanfield

Dawn Stanfield — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:32:59 +0000

I was wondering whom shall I speak to about a bad copy of The Darkest Child?After chapter forty-five it starts back at chapter five through chapter nine,then it starts back at chapter fifty-three,so I loose five chapters.I am really disappointed because now I either have to wait for someone to send me another book or I will have to borrow the book from someone else to see what I am missing.I am thinking that it had to have been more than one book done this way so that you know that I am telling the truth.

By: Nat

Nat — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:18:44 +0000

This is a powerful novel that I could not put down! The characters are so carefully and thoughtfully crafted that they stick with you long after the book is done. Delores Phillips is a phenomenal story teller. I can’t wait for her next work.

By: bosalyn goss

bosalyn goss — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:17:51 +0000

Just finished reading the novel and by far it is one of the best books i’ve ever read in my life. And I call myself an avid book reader. This book was so captavating i literally could not put it down. Someone should turn this into a movie, it was just that good.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:39:37 +0000

An awesome book!

It brought to mind stories I heard growing up of what living in a household with numerous children and a single mother was like at times during the era that this story takes place.

I am a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and work with many individuals that have mindsets similar to that of Tangy Mae’s mother. It was because of this that I was really able to identify with the struggles of the mother but also of her children as I often wonder what effect my consumer’s mental issues have had on their children and loved ones.

I eagerly await another book from Ms. Phillips!

By: arlene

arlene — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:30:14 +0000

any other books by delores phillips?

By: Victor Carroll

Victor Carroll — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:44:11 +0000

The Darkest Child touched my heart the story was unbelieveable. I felt all those children’s pain and the cruelty their mother inflicted on them but Tangy Mae stood out the most to me she wanted and yearned for an education and through all of the turmoil she got her high school diploma. Ms. Phillips this book is one of the best books I have read since Dorothy Allison’s Bastard Out of Carolina because it reminded me of the cruelty one child faced because she wanted more.