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

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

I just didn't love it. It got didactic in places. I could see the writerly techniques too much.