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

funny reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I enjoyed this book but I only decided that about 3/4 of the way through. Very similar to the author’s book Deacon King Kong, the plot of this book is not the point. It’s a rich depiction of many many characters who live in the town and their relationships to each other. So much happens, but also kind of not much happens. It is a fascinating depiction of what life was like in this time period and the way jewish and black people in the US had shared and yet vastly different experiences. I recommend it, but it is not a page turner by any means. 
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