Scan barcode
jerkstore62782's review against another edition
5.0
Such beautiful poetry in these pages! The description of the landscape and the use of metaphors are so moving and made me feel like I was right there in the dust bowl towns of that age. Davis Grubb has a keen insight into the human condition, he also understands the vulnerability of children and how those fresh eyes perceive their world. I found the writing style unusual in a fantastic way. The lack of quotation marks somehow added to the feel of the story. I really liked this book. I knew of it from watching the movie and otherwise, it might have remained hidden from me. Perhaps it is better known than I realize, but for me, this is a hidden gem.
kwonset's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
edjefferies's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pbraue13's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful blend of noir and southern gothic and almost children's fable! I loved it as much as I loved the movie!
romarie4's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
scottcampbell's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
meg97's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
thetruthatallhazards's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
ermunleybooks's review against another edition
2.0
This was a DNF for me. I just couldn't get through it
zosia_aleksandra's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5