Don't get Mad...Get Even

by J.L. Campbell

What choices do you have when you are abused, cheated on and left with a trail of broken promises? Don’t Get Mad…Get Even. Take an inside look at Jamaican culture and lifestyle through a collection of award-winning stories. You will laugh, cry and commiserate with a compelling cast of characters, who conquer their challenges in unique ways.

Genres: Fiction, Amazon, African American

73 pages, ebook

First published September 14, 2011

About the author

J.L. Campbell is fascinated with Jamaican flora and has hundreds of photos in her collection. She writes contemporary and sweet romance, romantic suspense, women's fiction, as well as new and young adult novels.

Campbell, who features Jamaican culture in her stories, has written over forty books. She is also a certified editor.

Feel free to join her mailing list for news and updates https://sendfox.com/lp/1rk5gx or connect with her on social media.

Reviews

[Tina Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Don't Get Mad…Get Even" by J.L. Campbell is short story collection that is well worth the read. Set in Jamaica, each story features a unique new cast of characters who've been wronged in some way and, like the title suggests, they're dead set on getting even. The lilt of the dialogue brings alive the sound of Jamaica so I could almost hear the conversations in my ear as I read.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If pushed to pick a favorite story, it would be 'Sudden Emancipation', an emotional story about two young sisters in a bad situation. Or maybe I'd pick 'Entrapment', with the obeah woman and a cool supernatural twist. Okay, it would be hard to decide on the best one because all five of these stories were so engrossing.

[Kim Walton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Need read again...

This was not bad,it just did not hold my attention. The characters didn't jump out at me, there was no stand out! I'm reread and see what happens.

[Medeia Sharif · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story collection was an enjoyable read. As the title promises, each story focuses on a character who’s getting even against someone who didn’t do right by him or her. This is mostly contemporary, but there’s a touch of paranormal in this collection. I also enjoyed the setting of Jamaica and the patois interspersed throughout the book. J.L. Campbell is an author to watch out for. No matter how long each piece was, I was fully involved with the characters’ thoughts and actions.

[Clarissa Draper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a collection of five short stories. I've become a fan of these little guys because they're short and they often pack a punch. And these do pack a punch--often literally. I felt for all the characters in the stories and I learned a lot about the male/female relationship in Jamaican culture. Pick it up, you can't beat the price.

[Lyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story but felt confused as to the goings on. The story seemed to have jumped from one situation and then back in time. As it got to the end, it started to get good and then it was the end. Even though this one left me lost, I will still read more of J.L's books.

[Jazz · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was filth. The book was only short stories that consisted of women killing their husbands basically.I don't have anything else to say, because the plots were so pointless.

[Imani Wisdom · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Book has a New Definition of "You Reap what you Sow"!

Jamaica's own, J.L. Campbell, brings the island in a collection of masterfully-written short stories. Call it karma, or whatever faith that defines "when wrong comes back on person" is brilliantly told.

From the first story to the last, the author paints vivid tales of abuse and revenge through her poetic prose. Within each word, I could hear the oceanic waves, along with the sweet subtle scents of jasmine.

But what I also enjoy is how Campbell shares the island's beautiful language. As I'm reading most of dialogue, I'm slowly repeating the words, feeling as if I'm a part of the story.

If you're a fan of suspense and thrills, and chills, you need to buy or download this book!

There are talented writers and then there are gifted storytellers, and Campbell has an amazing gift for prolific storytelling.

[Ebony Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don’t Get Mad…Get Even” was my first read by J. L. Campbell and most definitely not my last!!! In this book of Jamaican inspired shorts, the author thoughtfully shows readers an array of imprisoned nightmares. And although each short story was of abuse, infidelity or broken promises they skillfully showcase the author’s ability to approach sensitive subjects in a not so graphic manner while still delivering a POWER PUNCH!

I was digging the Jamaican lingo and upon ending, I found there is a glossary of Jamaican terms that I’d wish I’d known about at the start. Overall, “Don’t Get Mad... Get Even” is SURE TO EVOKE EMOTION! I look forward to reading more from J.L. Campbell.

Ebony
EyeCU Reading Approved

[natalia]

Karma is a bitch!

This book was alright. The stories were super short and only like 5 stories so it's a quick read. Revenge is always sweet. Especially when it's so extremely justified, as is in every story here. I loved one of the stories where the children were forced into adulthood and went through hell to fight back. The rituals and beliefs touched on in a few stories was very interesting and super powerful in all the characters lives. In the end, getting even is the best revenge.

[CHERYL SNIPE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't Get Mad Indeed

Ms. Campbell has shown that she knows chem Heritage. I liked everyone of her stories. Some of the stories had an underlying sense of humour and the
are totally relatable. I would recommend that everyone gives her "Don't get mad....Get even" short stories.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ms. Campbell touches some areas that we all could come across or know someone with these issues.. though there is some laughter involved some of these areas are real..love my Jamaican people!!!

[SHACRISHA SMITHN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karma

This book too me 1 hour to read I couldn't put it down. Karma comes full circle. Do until others

[Faith Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short stories

A collection of page turning short stories. Some quite funny. Not what I expected but still a decent read. I'd recommend it to pass the time.

[ktanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Very good read. I enjoyed the characters and wanted more. Being an island girl I was comforted by the words.

[Elise Randall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting

I didn't realize this book was a bunch of short stories. However, once I start reading I must continue so I did

[Tricia Toney · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short story collection is very entertaining and original. They all have different twists and the wronged party doesn't always triumph, but boy, do they make their tormentors pay!

[Ang · Rating 4 out of 5]

More or less short stories - not new however read in a different tine. They were interesting.

[Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

This was an easy great read. Each story kept you in suspense, looking for what happened next! Each awesome story!

[martha fountain · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was not for me. I almost didn't finish it but became it was a short read I pushed through it.

[Kim Melikian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each short story was good. Each story was about someone seeking revenge on someone. The last story was the best, in my opinion.

[Camille · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was a great little read!! Took me no time, but kept me interested and wanting more. Not going to put any spoilers here!!You have to read it yourself!!!

[Choco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard-hitting stories that keep you on your toes

These stories are gritty and real, even though they’re short. You can feel the despair of the people trapped in their lives.

[Rachelle Ayala · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very hard-hitting stories of despair and desperation without hope. The writing grabs you and the complications keep escalating.

[Angelita]

I can’t give it a rating. I started to read it. The husband was abusing his pregnant wife. It was something that triggered me so ended the book.

[S. Reid]

IT WAS DIFFERENT
BUT ONE WOULD HAVE TO COP IT & READ IT TO DECIDE FOR THEMSELVES HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT IT

[Ann Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed these short, punchy stories. I love a good revenge tale and these were right up my street.

[Paulette Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed these short, punchy stories. I love a good revenge tale and these were right up my street.

[Celeste · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow

I always say life is about choices. You either allow someone to choose for you or you make the choices for yourself. Interesting stories subject matters. You have infidelity. You have domestic violence. You have suicide. It was like a tale of no return. I know some will read and say this couldn't be me, where others will say these are people I know. It's funny because while somethings maybe considered taboo, you recognize that in every culture you have those unspoken truths.

[Vera Jones · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointed

Disappointed

I tried to decipher the story line , but I could not find a connection. Stories were fragmented and had no connection. I started to put it down several times but I am not the type of person who can let a book I started go unfinished. This book in my opinion was confusing and disconnected.

[Lathanette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short Stories

This book was nothing like I thought it would be. it was all short stories and I am not fond of those. There's about four or five the last book is the longest. However I must say I was a f as st read. The stories are Jamaican based. This was Marist times as doing this author. I research her a little more to see if all her books are like this.