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Good Dirt
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Unfortunately, I don’t think Charmaine Wilkerson’s writing style is for me. One thing I absolutely loathe, is being pulled away from an immersive narrative to hear a story I couldn’t care less about. She does just that! She tells so many stories in one book, which for me, feels a bit distracting and overwhelming.
Nonetheless, I think she’s a great story teller and there were many parts of the book I enjoyed. I loved following the storyline with Ebby and Henry. It was my favorite storyline in the book. My second favorite was following her parents as we learn about secrets and see them navigate life after a parents worse nightmare.
The jar is a dominant character in the book. Sadly, it’s the reason a tragedy occurred all those years ago. That dang jar is the reason we had to be pulled away from Ebby’s storyline. And I’m not gonna lie; I really didn’t care about that jar. However, I fully understand its significance to the book, and I appreciate and respect the history surrounding it. 3.5 stars!
Thanks to Libro.fm for an early audiobook copy! January LaVoy does an excellent job narrating the audiobook.
Nonetheless, I think she’s a great story teller and there were many parts of the book I enjoyed. I loved following the storyline with Ebby and Henry. It was my favorite storyline in the book. My second favorite was following her parents as we learn about secrets and see them navigate life after a parents worse nightmare.
The jar is a dominant character in the book. Sadly, it’s the reason a tragedy occurred all those years ago. That dang jar is the reason we had to be pulled away from Ebby’s storyline. And I’m not gonna lie; I really didn’t care about that jar. However, I fully understand its significance to the book, and I appreciate and respect the history surrounding it. 3.5 stars!
Thanks to Libro.fm for an early audiobook copy! January LaVoy does an excellent job narrating the audiobook.
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Reading Progress
December 7, 2024
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December 7, 2024
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January 11, 2025
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January 11, 2025
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"Great start to the book! But after reading Rooney’s masterpiece I need to shock my brain with something completely different."
January 16, 2025
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45.0%
"Love leaves a memory in the heart. Even when your head tells you it shouldn’t."
January 18, 2025
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historical-fiction
January 18, 2025
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2025-reads
January 18, 2025
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Finished Reading
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Meh, you can't like them all, eh?
On to Ms.Wilkerson, and her books/writing. I was excited about Black Cake but quickly understood that I'm not the audience for her writing style. It's refreshing to see someone else with whom I share similar reading interests, express the same. Thank you for being thoughtful and truthful in your review of her latest novel.