A review by phenixsnow
Godpretty in the Tobacco Field by Kim Michele Richardson

2.0

Just realized this same author wrote 'The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek' which I loved. This book is beautifully written but at the same time I didn't love the underlying story. Lots of stuff happens but I found myself wishing they'd wrap things up. Ruby Lynn, an orphan, living with her hard uncle and working his tobacco fields is both intelligent and resilient and kind of ridiculous (maybe because her character is 16.) She made poor decisions repeatedly that made me want to toss the book across the room and she's obsessed with doodling and one day buying a honey girl slip... The whole ending where the pace finally picks up just left me in disbelief.

That being said its probably a good book club book. People will either love it or hate. Lots to discuss.