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A review by bellarosereads
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
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.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Gaslighting