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A review by jahsi
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This isn't my typical read but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Ngl the ending made me tear up a bit. While each character was well written and important to the story, Chona felt like the anchor that really brought it all together.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Slavery