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The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore
3 reviews
xereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I had to listen to this audiobook before watching the movie on Hulu and overall the book was good. I wasn’t overly moved by it but I didn’t dislike it either. I loved the focus on friendships, coming of age, and discussion of inter generational trauma/ healing. I do think this story would be a great read for moms and daughters because it touches on those relationship heavily and how we model our parents… or go so hard to avoid being like them but subconsciously setting mirror them either way. The grief and loss definitely tugs on your heartstrings but there are absolutely moments that make you laugh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, and Infidelity
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
bookishkellyn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Odette is practically fearless, but even she knows that her recent uptick in seeing ghosts is a bad omen. With music as a crutch, Clarice reflects on her life and disillusionment with her philandering husband. Barbara Jean has endured misfortune and death for as long as she’s been beautiful–so her whole life. Tight since the ‘60s when the trio was nicknamed The Supremes, new obstacles trigger their evolution in the mid ‘00s. I love a good historical friend group story, and this was even more charming since all the friends stayed local to their small hometown. It had heart, wit, and humor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Infidelity, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Racism, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
phoebemurtagh's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, and Violence
Moderate: Fatphobia and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual violence