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phoebebrooke's review against another edition
3.0
This book’s chapters were more like vignettes, rather than a story line, which I’m learning is something I REALLY love. I really loved some chapters (Rachel’s chapter was my favorite) and disliked others. The writing was beautiful. I wish there was MUCH more of the magical elements from the beginning of the book. It trailed off into something much more literary fiction, which isn’t my preferred style as magical realism is. I loved Lena to pieces though!
d_marie's review against another edition
4.0
This is a good book. Years ago, I read The Hand I Fan With but not this one. I’m glad that this book did not disappoint. The characters are wonderful and I love the setting. Mulberry sounds like a lovely place. I felt bad for Lena. Nurse Bloom tried to protect her but her mother didn’t believe in “ superstitions “. It seemed like she couldn’t catch a break because there wasn’t anyone to guide her. I would definitely recommend this book.
gmdudley4's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. The novel offers an interesting premise though I am not sure that it had much of a plot. I love reading most stories of Black girlhood and relished the fact that this one was about Black Southern girlhood. Characters reminded me of people that I know well. Beyond that the book was a little flat for me and some of the chapters felt bit disconnected. The last few chapters picked us some steam and redeemed the book for me. I'm happy to finally be able to check this classic off my list.
athenalindia's review
4.0
I had never heard of this book before it popped up on one of my lists put together from one of the Nancy Pearl Book Lust books, and likely would never have come across or read it, if I hadn't. That would have been too bad, because while I can't say it set my world on fire, it was thoroughly enjoyable, and a little on the enchanting side.
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Note: The rest of this review has been withdrawn due to the changes in Goodreads policy and enforcement. You can read why I came to this decision here.
In the meantime, you can read the entire review at Smorgasbook
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