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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Not sure why it took me sooooo long to review this book. I am sorry I waited because now I'm already forgetting why I liked it so much exactly.
The story just fascinated me. It's a literary mystery with a Southern sensibility. But at it's heart, it is the story of mother/daughter love (albeit not between a real mother/daughter), and I found it to be suspenseful throughout with a very satisfying ending. Jackson weaves together big themes (racism, love) while keeping the reader totally engaged. She writes with wit and a unique voice. The story is easy reading, but still has impact.
It's really everything I like fiction to be and everything it can be without even a hint of pretentiousness. Deserves a place on the TBR for sure.
The story just fascinated me. It's a literary mystery with a Southern sensibility. But at it's heart, it is the story of mother/daughter love (albeit not between a real mother/daughter), and I found it to be suspenseful throughout with a very satisfying ending. Jackson weaves together big themes (racism, love) while keeping the reader totally engaged. She writes with wit and a unique voice. The story is easy reading, but still has impact.
It's really everything I like fiction to be and everything it can be without even a hint of pretentiousness. Deserves a place on the TBR for sure.
mysterious
fast-paced
Such a great vision of (my) south
Gods= football and Jesus...
Kudzu
Family
And loved thinking of the black exodus from the south, bringing baptists to the north. That if you want to go to a good baptist church in the north, it likely is going to be a black congregation
Gods= football and Jesus...
Kudzu
Family
And loved thinking of the black exodus from the south, bringing baptists to the north. That if you want to go to a good baptist church in the north, it likely is going to be a black congregation
I had previously read Backseat Saints and Between, Georgia and I was really excited to read this one. I did not like it as much as the other two. All three main characters in the three books make questionable choices and have imperfections, but Arlene frustrated me more than the other two together. Some of the motivations for her actions were kind of a stretch and her character was just not as believable. I still enjoyed Jackson's style of writing, her impeccable dialogue and descriptions.
I loved this story about a girl heading home to Alabama to face her past and her future all in one messy family situation. While the story has definite serious themes, the narration is funny and I found myself smiling quite a bit as a read. As for Burr, the protagonist's boyfriend, he has become one of my favorite characters in recent memory. The author transitions from past to present flawlessly, without dumbing it down with dates for the readers. Thank you.
Funny, different twists and turns, not what I was expecting. I really enjoyed it! And it ended differently than I expected.
Wow I really liked this book. I didn’t tear through it, but enjoyed it all the way through. I found it sad and a little scary (in the small violent moments). It’s a really fantastic audiobook. The reader is great and there’s dramatic music at certain parts that really helps build the tension.
I like Joshilyn's quirky stories. I really do. It book kept my attention and I really wanted to find out what happened....And it does have a nice plot twist...But, I just can't get past the language. That is just my personal preference and it is just too much for me. I had the same issue with Between, Georgia. So, I probably will not pick up another one of her books.
This was the first book I read by Joshilyn Jackson. Interesting story that takes place in the south and involves a murder mystery. It took me a little while to get into the story, but I thought it was a pretty good read.
Can't get enough of Joshilyn Jackson. This novel has the same easy quick-paced plot, vivid characters, humor without trying too hard, seriousness without dwelling melodramatically. A perfect beach read. Blew through it and wish it wasn't over.