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

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

A beautifully written story contained within the community on Chicken Hill in Pottstown, PA. Despite devastating struggle throughout the novel, the Chicken Hill residents find strength in togetherness, acceptance, and the enduring and restorative power of kindness. Trigger warnings: rape and sexual assault, racism, racist language, ableism. 
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