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

challenging dark emotional funny informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 This historical fiction novel was excellent! It took me a moment to adjust to the writing style and to keep track of the multiple characters and storylines, but once I really got into it, I was hooked. It was quite a harrowing story and it made me cry a couple of times because I was very attached to the characters' outcomes. It was worth it. 
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