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A review by kellyofcali
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I didn't know what to expect from this book and I loved the ways in which it surprised me, weaving together different cultures, making side characters loveable in their moments, and also sometimes being sharply awful. I did at times get a bit confuse by the interwoven plots and personalities, and a little distracted during certain more philosophical moments, but overall a super unique and worthwhile read.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Grief, and Classism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Medical content, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail