A review by kessler21
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

4.0

McBride's writing is simple but beautiful, filled with warmth and adjectives. The first part of this book is slow with the style of storytelling bringing the story to a halt many times. But once you get into the third act, the story starts to progress faster, and you are able to stay connected to the events.

Its a wonderful story about community and love. Overcoming the impulse of self to help one another, especially in the face of inequality, and lack of power.

The connection between monkey pants and Dodo is beautiful and was my favorite part.