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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I give this a 3.5 but rated up. I liked the story enough. I liked the characters enough as well. There were a couple of twists in the plot. One I saw coming the other one I didn't. I think others will enjoy this book as well. I couldn't rate it any higher because of the parts that I just did not like. This book also has some triggers that people need to be aware of.
My first book written by Joshilyn Jackson, and led me into reading a lot her books. She is a wonderful author and can bring you in quickly with the first lines of her books.
Wow. ...wow. This was phenomenal. Such a unique and raw novel. Outstanding.
Quick read. Good story line even if it's completely unrealistic.
This book was okay, not my favorite. I wonder if I’m just not going to be a huge fan of southern literature. It was an interesting and engaging plot, but I never felt connected to the main character.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm thinking that Joshilyn Jackson isn't for me. This is the second book I've read and just didn't connect with. I can see why people like her writing style and the semi-mystery involved. Just not for me.
3 STARS
"When Arlene Fleet headed off to college in Chicago, she made three promises to God: She would never again lie, never fornicate outside of marriage, and never, ever go back to her tiny hometown of Possett, Alabama (the "fourth rack of Hell"). All God had to do in exchange was to make sure the body of high school quarterback Jim Beverly was never found. Ten years later, Arlene has kept her promises, but an old schoolmate has recently turned up asking questions. And now Arlene's African American beau has given her a tough ultimatum: introduce him to her family, or he's gone. As she prepares to confront guilt, discrimination, and a decade of deception, Arlene is about to discover just how far she will go to find redemption--and love." (From Amazon)
I enjoyed this contemporary southern novel. It is well-written and has engaging characters.
"When Arlene Fleet headed off to college in Chicago, she made three promises to God: She would never again lie, never fornicate outside of marriage, and never, ever go back to her tiny hometown of Possett, Alabama (the "fourth rack of Hell"). All God had to do in exchange was to make sure the body of high school quarterback Jim Beverly was never found. Ten years later, Arlene has kept her promises, but an old schoolmate has recently turned up asking questions. And now Arlene's African American beau has given her a tough ultimatum: introduce him to her family, or he's gone. As she prepares to confront guilt, discrimination, and a decade of deception, Arlene is about to discover just how far she will go to find redemption--and love." (From Amazon)
I enjoyed this contemporary southern novel. It is well-written and has engaging characters.