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

hopeful slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

This book was brilliant. The flow of prose had such a nice musicality--I only want to read books by jazz musicians from now on. The plot is not quick in this story, so I wouldn't recommend this for someone who is antsy to find solve a murder mystery. In fact, the plot elements are really like an added dessert to the delightful cast of characters and inner-workings of a community. We need more stories about Black and Jewish solidarity; I'm so glad this one exists.
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