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mafol308's review
2.0
A good premise for a novel but ultimately, it fell flat. There wasn’t enough character development and several sub-plots were left underdeveloped. It was at times confusing going between the two stories of Josephine and I would have liked more on Ava, Gladys, and Grandma Martha.
sara_p's review
3.0
I listened to this as an audiobook - and spread out over two months. It was good, but I wonder if I lost some of it because I was listening and not reading. Magical realism is not my favorite, but it was interesting to think about how this family’s experiences intertwined
bookishangelique's review
2.0
Adding to my DNF shelf. I had been really looking forward to this book, but after renewing it three times, it just wasn’t compelling enough to continue on. Ava’s modern day story was more interesting than Josephine’s which seemed to go on forever.
carole_the_librarian's review
4.0
This is a powerful story of multiple generations of women in the same family and how they are connected by the experiences and cruelty of racism. There were moments in this book that were so painful to read they took my breath away. Highly recommended.
jennareadsthings's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great read. I am not sure magic is my jam and I have questions, especially about the earliest timeline.
lindz524's review against another edition
3.0
As well written as this was, plot wise there seemed to be giant holes, like someone got too happy with the editing and cut a good third of the book, which took away from my understanding and enjoyment of the story.
readerjim's review against another edition
5.0
Mothers, connection, legacy
This is a story told in three timelines, about two women who yearn and strive in their times, and of their surprising connections. The author skillfully weaves some magic realism into the story effortlessly. In the end, despite the hideous snake of persistent racism, the power of mothers and daughters shine through.
This is a story told in three timelines, about two women who yearn and strive in their times, and of their surprising connections. The author skillfully weaves some magic realism into the story effortlessly. In the end, despite the hideous snake of persistent racism, the power of mothers and daughters shine through.
bibliobethica's review against another edition
4.0
A quick read, and well worth your time. The story goes back and forth in time, but there are only 3 time periods, so it doesn't get confusing. The ancestors' struggles and accomplishments are evident in the present day storyline showing how one's life choices can affect generations to come. Beautifully told stories that teach lessons.