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book_concierge's review
4.0
Letts has a gift for dialogue. You can "hear" the voices of her characters: small-town whites, Vietnamese immigrants, elder Native Americans, preachers, diner cooks, car hops, etc.
She's a joy to read.
She's a joy to read.
aimeebrand's review
4.0
It was entertaining, a little predictable but it ended the way I was hoping so I am not complaining.
craftygoat's review
3.5
3.5. My first time to read this author, & I wanted to like the book better than I did. There were so many townspeople that it was hard to keep track, and the main characters seemed a bit shallow.
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Since Bui was my favorite, I was sad to see his story wasn't wrapped up in the end.jwvaughn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
linesuponapage's review
3.0
This was really good about teaching about not judging a person by their skin color or what they look like. There are a few adult situational comments, so wasn't sure if i would finish it, but was glad i did.
leslie_turner0121's review
2.0
When I read this years ago, I just couldn't seem to get through it. I want to re-visit it and see if maybe I can read it now.
beth_diiorio's review
5.0
I really, really, really enjoyed this book! One character in particular was endearing and humorous without trying, actually making me laugh out loud as I imagined the scenarios. I actually think the story would make a good movie.
emjay2021's review
3.0
I taught this novel in an adult literacy class...I think their great enjoyment of it helped me to enjoy it. The story moved along quickly, and there are many sympathetic characters. It's not exactly a big surprise when things turn out the way they do, but the book is reasonably well plotted and paced, and the characters are pretty endearing. You end up really rooting for them. Not great literature but definitely entertaining.