A review by ashleyslibrary
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

“Thank you, Monkey Pants.” 

The first novel in quite a while that challenged me, educated me, while also bringing me to tears - both through its raw emotion and its hilarity. This will stick with me for a while. 
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