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

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-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

5.0

Excellent book, keeping me engaged from first to last page. The author introduces a colorful group of people — immigrants, nomads, entitled — and binds them together with imaginative dialogue, scenes and situations. The 1930s Pennsylvania town copes with growth, manufacturing, bigotry and influxes of new people, and the author creates a terrific mosaic of people who hope to life with happiness and love. The evil characters, who are unmistakable, get what they deserve. Loved this book.
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