Reviews for Crystelle Mourning “Affirms faith in the enduring power of young love. Welcome Eisa Ulen.” ~ Elizabeth Nunez, author of Prospero’s Daughter and Bruised Hibiscus “Lovely and earth scorching.” ~ Tayari Jones, author of Leaving Atlanta and Silver Sparrow “HerContinue reading
Category: Reviews
Smart Black Books Review
Smart Black Books: Mourning Book Review by Elle Evette, April 22, 2011 Smart Black Books — Book Reviews, Commentary and News on Literature of the African Diaspora “Crystelle’s life began when she was born. ButContinue reading
Washington Post Review
The Glory of Love by Kuwana Haulsey, author of the novels “The Red Moon” and “Angel of Harlem” With its languid pacing and rhythmic voice, Eisa Nefertari Ulen’s novel ” Crystelle Mourning” at times feelsContinue reading
Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Literature
– by RaShell R. Smith-Spears Eisa Nefertari Ulen’s first Hip Hop inspired novel It is the story of Crystelle Brown, a young Black professional from West Philly who seems to have a bright future. However,Continue reading
Black Issues Book Review
“These characters draw breath and interact with a flow and grace unlike so many novels published today — A marvelous read.” — Robert Fleming in Black Issues Book Review’s Blacks & Books
Tayari Jones Blog
Tayari Jones Blog – Shot Up, Locked Up, or Somethin’ by Eisa Ulen I met Eisa years ago and she said she was “working on a novel.” She had that look on her face thatContinue reading
Royal Gazette review
How a passing comment in the street led to a novel I’m just going to have his baby before he gets locked up or shot up, was the comment from a teenage girl passing onContinue reading