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bellarosereads 's review for:
The Berry Pickers
by Amanda Peters
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Although you sort of know the end from the start, I sobbed through the last 30 pages or so.
Overall, while I was interested in Norma/Ruthie's story in terms of how she ended up learning the truth but not as much what happened to her. I found Joe's inner life and the ramifications of Ruthie's disappearance and his other life mistakes and tragedies more compelling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Death of parent
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Kidnapping, Car accident, Gaslighting