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

challenging inspiring mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

I wanted to love this so bad. The Color of Water is one of my all time favorites, and I went into this with high expectations. Because of that, AND because this book is EVERYWHERE. 

I just didn’t. I found myself unable to connect and kept setting it down. 

Overall, it felt pretty scattered, there were so many characters, and the resolution was anti-climactic. While a realistic portrayal, I just wanted more.
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