**spoiler alert** I really did not understand this book. After reading it, I realized these characters were in previous books, which I have not read, **spoiler alert** I really did not understand this book. After reading it, I realized these characters were in previous books, which I have not read, so I think a lot of the stories were lost on me. I do think the story improved after Olive's heart attack, that was a succinct story that I could follow....more
I found this story difficult to follow, perhaps because there is no primary character, but 5 women whose lives intersect with each other. I disliked tI found this story difficult to follow, perhaps because there is no primary character, but 5 women whose lives intersect with each other. I disliked the ending as there really wasn鈥檛 one, the story just abruptly ended with a lot of ambiguity....more
I really enjoyed this book, but it felt like 2 very distinct stories. The first part of the book is very different from the rest. Perhaps this was GilI really enjoyed this book, but it felt like 2 very distinct stories. The first part of the book is very different from the rest. Perhaps this was Gilbert's intention, but it's not subtle. So many colorful characters, I was hooked from the first chapter....more
**spoiler alert** Incredible story, written with such beautiful words. There are so many amazing reviews about this story already. I just want to ask **spoiler alert** Incredible story, written with such beautiful words. There are so many amazing reviews about this story already. I just want to ask am I the only one who ****spoiler alert**** thought Jumpin' was the one? Also, one issue I feel was a significant flaw was the painting of Tate and Kya. It was a very significant moment in the story (a message from Ma), yet Tate never mentioned it when he moved into the shack. This was a missed opportunity for Owens. I'm sad she wrapped the story p so succinctly. Would love to have has 1 or several sequels....more
This book was very interesting for me, as both my parents were raised in Appalachia. Through ancestry DNA, I am also related to the Fugates. I was famThis book was very interesting for me, as both my parents were raised in Appalachia. Through ancestry DNA, I am also related to the Fugates. I was familiar with the "blue people", but not the book women and the library project. An interesting read. ...more
I was curious why Ms Lakshmi would pen her memoir at such a young age. She has certainly lead a unique and at times heart-breaking life. I loved her lI was curious why Ms Lakshmi would pen her memoir at such a young age. She has certainly lead a unique and at times heart-breaking life. I loved her line in the book that she always remembers what she was wearing and what she had eaten at pivotal times in her life. I enjoy her food endeavors and it was a voyeuristic way into her life (thus far)....more
A very emotional story about poverty, racism, and mental illness in Georgia. I believe it is a work of fiction, I certainly hope so anyway. Extremely A very emotional story about poverty, racism, and mental illness in Georgia. I believe it is a work of fiction, I certainly hope so anyway. Extremely well written....more
I really loved this book. The characters are developed and I also felt the topic of the mental illnesses several characters struggle with was subtle, I really loved this book. The characters are developed and I also felt the topic of the mental illnesses several characters struggle with was subtle, but on point....more
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