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Gods in Alabama
by Joshilyn Jackson
This was the January selection in one of my book clubs. Trigger warning: child abuse, domestic violence, racism, mental illness, and trauma.
"There are gods in Alabama, Jack Daniel's, high school quarterbacks, trucks, big tits, and also Jesus."
Humorous and sometimes painful dialog, I related to the Southern Baptist mentality because my momma was from South Carolina. Arlene's flashbacks were confusing and not chronological but captured how trauma affected her effectively. The first nine chapters dragged because of the inconsistent pacing. I loved the plot twist at the end. I'm all for guilty pleasure reads, but this book just didn't do it for me.
"There are gods in Alabama, Jack Daniel's, high school quarterbacks, trucks, big tits, and also Jesus."
Humorous and sometimes painful dialog, I related to the Southern Baptist mentality because my momma was from South Carolina. Arlene's flashbacks were confusing and not chronological but captured how trauma affected her effectively. The first nine chapters dragged because of the inconsistent pacing. I loved the plot twist at the end. I'm all for guilty pleasure reads, but this book just didn't do it for me.