Initially i had some difficulty with the writing, tending to skim over rambling backstories inserted in the middle of a paragraph but once you get used to the rhythm of the writing, you’ll fall in love... (read more)

A picture of the African American and white worlds interacting in the south in the 50s. The characters are ripe for discussion

There are two main characters that "voice" this book. I assume that their lives intertwine at some point, I just couldn't get there. I liked one of the characters while really not enjoying the way the... (read more)

There was a lot I enjoyed about this book. The story was interesting, and I like the use of different voices telling the story. It took awhile to quickly identify who was speaking, and how that person... (read more)

The description written for the book was very misleading. I wouldn't recommend this book.