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A review by zrals
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.75
An evocative novel of a time, place, and the interplay between various communities. There are a lot of great characters and the plot moves quickly, setting up a complicated series of dominoes for the final act.
It's one of the rare books I wish were longer: I found it to be at its best when it was fleshing out the stories of secondary characters or details regarding the town. While the plot is fine, I think spending more time creating some of the minute details of the place would have really made this sing.
It's one of the rare books I wish were longer: I found it to be at its best when it was fleshing out the stories of secondary characters or details regarding the town. While the plot is fine, I think spending more time creating some of the minute details of the place would have really made this sing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, and Racial slurs