A review by hannahbee_97
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book was well written. I found myself thinking about books I read in my American Lit classes in undergrad, this had similar vibes to those, but with more complex/diverse characters. It isn’t a book I’m likely to reread, but it was worth reading.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings