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heidi_mcj's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. It is a quiet book, not a lot of action or suspense but it tells a nice story of a family of farmers in Arkansas in 1952 told from the point of view of a seven year old.
shipleyk's review against another edition
3.0
Ok book. I thought that the author was way off in his reality with life. This book was from a 7 year old boys point of view. In reality, it should have said it was from a 15 year olds point of view. Not real life. That was a bit disappointing.
rockbolinger's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dmwade's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bobednj's review against another edition
5.0
I love everything he writes, and this one didn't have lawyers. He created a great sense of place so that you felt you were living on a farm in Arkansas in 1952 without running water, a bathroom, A/C etc. But you had the movies in town once a week. Interesting to tell a story thru the point of view of a seven year old. On the other hand, it seems like he listened to a Bobbi Gentry song and wrote a book based on that. Whatever, I thought it was great.
toadalvin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
sandygx260's review against another edition
2.0
Grisham was able to published this novel because he IS John Grisham. Ultimately a pretty little snooze fest, quaint and steadfast, with a few glimmers of interest.
coltonpugh's review against another edition
mysterious
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? No
3.5
Simple book, point of view of a child on a cotton farm in rural south. Quick read, i enjoyed even if it wasn't very plot intense.
aliciasirois's review against another edition
5.0
A surprising book by this author because it is nothing like his typical "lawyer" books.