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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
I love Joshilyn Jackson! This book was intense but I loved it.
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Racism, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Alcohol
There are Gods in Alabama: Jack Daniel's, high school quarterbacks, trucks, big tits, and also Jesus.
A quick, entertaining read but not as good as [b:A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty|10960383|A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty|Joshilyn Jackson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327942653s/10960383.jpg|15878096], which makes perfect sense as Gods was her debut novel and A grown-up kind of pretty her latest. I still thoroughly enjoyed this southern story with it's many twists and turns. The author had me smiling throughout, and I thought her main characters we're very well developed.
I like adding some "easy" authors to my list to read between historical fiction titles, and I'm sure that before the end of this year I'll have read of Joshilyn's.
Highly recommended if you don't need your characters to be politically correct.
The Story: When Lena Fleet goes to college, she makes three promises to God: she will stop fornicating with every boy she meets; never tell another lie and never, ever go back to her hometown of Possett, Alabama. All she wants from God in return is that He makes sure the body is never found...But ten years later, it looks like God's going back on His deal.
medium-paced
Although this isn't my "cup of tea" genre, the audible version is amazing.
This book tugged at every emotion in me. Arlene’s emotional complexity, comprised of equal layers of humor, shame, pride, and tenacity develop her into a deeply relatable and plucky protagonist. Combine those attributes with her legalistic relationship with God built through 1990’s Southern Baptist preaching, and you get an unpredictable tale of redemption propelled by love.
CONTENT WARNING: sexual and domestic violence
CONTENT WARNING: sexual and domestic violence
Such a misguided character.
Such an unforgettable plot.
Jackson is truly a master at what she does.
Such an unforgettable plot.
Jackson is truly a master at what she does.
I liked his book but the tone was a little strange. Didn't like as much as Someone else's love story, but still good. I definitely like Jocelyn Jackson
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Murder
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Racial slurs, Vomit