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deehawkins74's review against another edition
4.0
This was a decent book. I give it a 3.5. It was really long. The story of Charlie and her family was interesting. The fact that Charlie's father gave her so much land and she knew nothing about farming says great things about the faith her father had in her and the love he had for her. Ms. Honey was a sweet old lady, makes me wish my grandma was still alive. OMG, that Hollywood was a sweetheart. Ralph Angel's story was unfortunate and sad. I never would have imagined the ending. Where there is a will, there is a way.
honeycoveredpages's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book was slow and after reading the reviews I was a little hesitant to continue. But I decided to continue and I'm glad I did. I read this book with little knowledge and I wonder if the negative reviews are from people who watched the TV show first and had different expectations. I listen to the audiobook read by Miriam Hyman.
Charley Bordelon moved to Louisiana from California with her preteen daughter Micah. Charley inherited a sugar cane farm from her deceased father. Charley hopes the move will bring her and her daughter closer together and eventually it does.
Her half brother Ralph Angel is troubled, crybaby, entitled ex-con. He had a somewhat rough childhood and some resentment towards Charley for being raised in the house with their dad. Grandma Honey is a typical southern grandmother. But she enables Ralph Angel which is annoying. Maintaining a relationship with toxic people just because they're family is so unhealthy. Ralph Angel is really one of the most annoying characters I've ever read. I think Ralph Angel and Ms Honey annoyed me so much because I know people like them.
The ending was sad and even though I didn't like the character I wasn't expecting that. The writing was done well which is what kept me reading.
Charley Bordelon moved to Louisiana from California with her preteen daughter Micah. Charley inherited a sugar cane farm from her deceased father. Charley hopes the move will bring her and her daughter closer together and eventually it does.
Her half brother Ralph Angel is troubled, crybaby, entitled ex-con. He had a somewhat rough childhood and some resentment towards Charley for being raised in the house with their dad. Grandma Honey is a typical southern grandmother. But she enables Ralph Angel which is annoying. Maintaining a relationship with toxic people just because they're family is so unhealthy. Ralph Angel is really one of the most annoying characters I've ever read. I think Ralph Angel and Ms Honey annoyed me so much because I know people like them.
The ending was sad and even though I didn't like the character I wasn't expecting that. The writing was done well which is what kept me reading.
melg0378's review against another edition
3.0
Great story, some parts I figured out but otherwise felt right at home while reading.
alaiyo0685's review
4.0
Entirety implausible conflict resolution, and apparently NOTHING like the show.
fwagler's review
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
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
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 against another edition
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.