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A review by shesacreed
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
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
3.75
I think this book is a must read…. Or rather a must listen in my case. I listened to the audio version and the narrator, Dominic Hoffman, is brilliant. His tone and the way he so perfectly ebbs and flows with the mood of a book always grabs me right from the beginning.
Also, James McBride is a storyteller for all time. In The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, He has brought us an unforgettable cast of characters and storyline mixed in with his genius comedy in sometimes the darkest of scenes. It’s beautiful.
There are a lot of characters and a lot to keep up with, so I really had to pay attention and sometimes back track. Also, there are some racist triggers for me. They are in the language and behaviors. it’s set in the 1930s involving a multi-cultural town in PA. So i knew what I might be getting into before i started.
On balance, I loved it. I have a feeling it’ll be one I often go back and read (listen to) again and again.
Also, James McBride is a storyteller for all time. In The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, He has brought us an unforgettable cast of characters and storyline mixed in with his genius comedy in sometimes the darkest of scenes. It’s beautiful.
There are a lot of characters and a lot to keep up with, so I really had to pay attention and sometimes back track. Also, there are some racist triggers for me. They are in the language and behaviors. it’s set in the 1930s involving a multi-cultural town in PA. So i knew what I might be getting into before i started.
On balance, I loved it. I have a feeling it’ll be one I often go back and read (listen to) again and again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Violence, and Sexual assault