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fwagler's review against another edition
3.0
While the characters in this book were really interesting and I felt myself being pulled into the story line, I couldn't help but finish the book and feel that there must be more. For me, the conclusion of this book did not fit with the build up to the conclusion. It's definitely worth a read, but for me this story should've been part 1 of 2 instead of writing a somewhat unsatisfactory ending.
weronine's review against another edition
2.0
I don't know what to write about this book. I gave myself a few days to think about the story Natalie Baszile has shown, but still I don't really know what to say. I liked the characters and the beggining of this book, but the ending was a total misunderstanding. I can't say a good word about descriptions or plotline, because that was not interesting at all.
There was a recommendation that ''Queen Sugar'' is similar to Sue Monk Kidd books or Yaa Gyasi debut, but it can't be compared.
There was a recommendation that ''Queen Sugar'' is similar to Sue Monk Kidd books or Yaa Gyasi debut, but it can't be compared.
doll84m's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent!!!! If you've watched the show then you MUST read the book. The show is loosely based on the book but the book ends with a different twist. Happy Reading!
essja7's review
3.0
An easy to read story which highlights the difficult life faced by farmers, in this case Sugar Cane growers and the strength which comes from friendship. Throw in mother nature, family skeletons, small town bias and minority groups and there is plenty to keep the pages turning. I felt invested in the characters and found myself hoping for success to come their way while wishing their detractors would disappear!!
Nothing too dark or sinister but an enjoyable and interesting tale.
Nothing too dark or sinister but an enjoyable and interesting tale.
joyful24's review against another edition
5.0
That damn Ralph Angel got on my nerves. Charlie's insecurities got on my nerves. Ms. Honey got on my last damn nerve!! The story was well written. Everything was very descriptive. I thought that I would picture the tv show as I read it (yes, I know the storyline is different), but the story was so engaging that wasn't an issue. I enjoyed the sugar cane farm being a main character in the story. It felt like I was learning how to be a farmer while Charlie got a crash course in the life her father left behind. It made me think about the generational differences between people who grew up in rural areas and the children they raise in the city. How they sacrificed parts of themselves so their children would live softer lives filled with more opportunity. How their children don't realize they lost access to an important part of their family culture until their elders have passed and they find themselves having to stand in their footprints. How their parents leave them a legacy they are ill-equipped to handle.
pjvana's review against another edition
3.0
This reminded me of "the secret life of bees" in a lot of ways. It doesn't have the polish of Sue Kidd's book, but this writer definitely has potential. The descriptions of the Louisiana sugar cane fields were beautiful. Every now and again a wonderful part to a character would emerge... But then something cliche would be written. The editing was also irritating as the main character's name is "Charley"... As in Charlotte...and with 3rd person narration her name is on each page a minimum of four times... and still it is spelled "Charlie" more than once. Overall, I liked how true the author stayed to the characters. However, there were a lot if "one and done" type details that were never tied up. I would recommend this as a good summer read.
singintina's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading from the perspective of a woman of color in the south. I also enjoyed learning about Cane Farming.
erica_bringsabook's review against another edition
3.0
I decided to read this book because I watched the first episode of the TV show and didn't like it, but wanted to give the book a chance to win me over. I did enjoy the book, and learned more about sugar cane than I ever wanted to know. I'm now going to watch one more episode of the show to see if I will enjoy it more.
kxmulligan79's review against another edition
3.0
It was 3.5. Like many others I felt the ending was rushed.