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A review by books_brews_and_booze
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
James McBride does it again. He's crafted a compelling, well-written, powerful story with special attention paid to the setting, to the characters, to humanity.
One of the greatest storytellers of this time, in my humble opinion. I'd love to see school curriculums include his books in their lists, if they aren't already doing so.
One of the greatest storytellers of this time, in my humble opinion. I'd love to see school curriculums include his books in their lists, if they aren't already doing so.
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Medical trauma
Minor: Excrement and Abandonment