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nativeladybookwarrior 's review for:
The Berry Pickers
by Amanda Peters
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Solid debut. The first third of the book I enjoyed bc it gave me a look into the book's title and how its tied in with Indigenous family and community. Thes details made me want more. But then it transitions to the plot, and I was able to foreshadow easily what had happened and what would happen next, so me thinking that was intentional, I instead looked forward to the character development but I only enjoyed that growth with Joe. I enjoyed Joe's perspective (the brother). But Norma's POV I found myself pushing thru. I saw qualities btw to cultures, families and upbringings, which I respected and appreciated but I wish I got more POV's. I woulda loved to read on Mae, Ben, the Mom and Dad, and even Charlie. That woulda given me the depth I crave in character driven stories. But, I look forward to what this author has in store for us in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Grief, Gaslighting, Colonisation
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Racism, Terminal illness, Violence, Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment