jeaninet's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kristen_eden's review against another edition
5.0
This book reminded me that reading is empathy, to know and listen to someone else's story.
sumiya59's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
karijohnson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
halleyhope's review against another edition
5.0
A must-read for anyone who loves Memphis. I fell totally in love with the women in this book and I wept several times throughout.
clairemariarose's review against another edition
4.0
this was so incredibly sad but ultimately a very moving story about sisterhood
momofwestnpop's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/4 stars! The women in this story are STRONG. At times it is hard to read, but The story came accords as very real making it better. What Joan and the other ladies overcame is amazing
helenat150's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
carlysgrowingtbr's review against another edition
5.0
Memphis, by Tara string fellow, follows several women throughout a family line that lives in Memphis, Tennessee. You follow the grandmother, daughters, and granddaughters.
You watch them deal with tons of family related issues as well as racism in the south.
It is hard to read a book that is as triumphant as it is devastating. The women in this book are amazing. They are strong and resilient while also being delicate and fragile. I definitely felt the humanity part of this book when I was reading, and I was emotionally connected to all of the characters.
I laughed, and I cried tears of joy and sorrow before the end of this book. I highly recommend for a quick, yet poignant read.
You watch them deal with tons of family related issues as well as racism in the south.
It is hard to read a book that is as triumphant as it is devastating. The women in this book are amazing. They are strong and resilient while also being delicate and fragile. I definitely felt the humanity part of this book when I was reading, and I was emotionally connected to all of the characters.
I laughed, and I cried tears of joy and sorrow before the end of this book. I highly recommend for a quick, yet poignant read.
junelady1's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
1. I didn’t like and 2. would not recommendÂ