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A review by caseythereader
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
Thanks to Catapult for the free copy of this book.
- THE BERRY PICKERS is one of those books where I find myself at a loss to describe it. Peters’ writing is gorgeous, bringing this family to life immediately and lovingly.
- The narration alternates between Norma and Joe, and slides back and forth through time. I found myself pulled along with the current.
- I really can’t form any other thoughts other than that this, alongside the deep sadness of the story, it is probably one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read. Please seek it out if you can.
- THE BERRY PICKERS is one of those books where I find myself at a loss to describe it. Peters’ writing is gorgeous, bringing this family to life immediately and lovingly.
- The narration alternates between Norma and Joe, and slides back and forth through time. I found myself pulled along with the current.
- I really can’t form any other thoughts other than that this, alongside the deep sadness of the story, it is probably one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read. Please seek it out if you can.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Racism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Fatphobia