dbmcgrath 's review for:

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

4.0

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A slow move through a hard story. McBride is a master of character building and story development and I so appreciated his care of the many cultural elements.