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laurapoulosky's review against another edition
4.0
This is a book I got free for my Kindle, and it was an interesting, quick read. It's the story of a girl growing up in North Carolina in the 1960s and her experience with the racial prejudices and turbulence around her. I'd be interested to read more books by this author.
aehank's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
mrsbrharris's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved this book-the characters, the life lessons, everything. I highly recommend it.
meme_too2's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the perspective of this book. A little white girl realizes she doesn't have the understanding necessary to live in the middle of white supremacy laws, so she goes out to learn what is happening to the colored friends she has made.
The KKK ruled with hatred and brutality, that was clearly exhibited in this book. What I didn't like was the ending of this story. Where it's hard to trust just anyone, trust was given and accepted readily.
The KKK ruled with hatred and brutality, that was clearly exhibited in this book. What I didn't like was the ending of this story. Where it's hard to trust just anyone, trust was given and accepted readily.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
Flowers in the Snow was one of those books that was never on my radar until recently. Maybe it's because of a challenge or maybe it's because I'm probably set in my ways when it comes to adding books to my TBR. Either way, I'm very happy that I got the chance to dive into this.
Now this book doesn't shy away from the ugly. Like at all. I liked how it showed all the ugliness of racism because it's a thing that still happens today. It's very ugly to see, hear, or even read about. But I liked how Danielle dove into this topic though. It was eye opening at times.
As for everything else, it was just a really easy book to read. It had some twists and turns that I wasn't completely expecting and others that I did. The ending was definitely really good and I just don't want to spoil anything else. Go read it.
Now this book doesn't shy away from the ugly. Like at all. I liked how it showed all the ugliness of racism because it's a thing that still happens today. It's very ugly to see, hear, or even read about. But I liked how Danielle dove into this topic though. It was eye opening at times.
As for everything else, it was just a really easy book to read. It had some twists and turns that I wasn't completely expecting and others that I did. The ending was definitely really good and I just don't want to spoil anything else. Go read it.
susanp's review
5.0
Novel set during the Civil Rights Movement. Somewhat stereotypical and implausible at times, but still a really good, quick read. Even more interesting to me because I would have been the same age as the heroine during that period of history. Free Kindle download right now on Amazon.
grahamlm86's review
5.0
Such a great read and an engaging story! I was fully engaged and didn't want to set it down. I loved the characters and their bravery and compassion in the midst of such terrible events in American history. Danielle Stewart really portrayed how awful the racism and treatment of African Americans were in the South during the 60's, as well as portrayed the emotions and the characters of Betty, Simpson, Winnie, and Alma whom had courage, compassion and love for another despite the color of their skin. The truth of this story is that we need to have courage and compassion, and we need to support what's moral and right; we need to keep "growing flowers" in the midst of the "snow".
This is one of the few books that made me feel the emotions of the characters - sensitive, sad, angry, and scared. I loved the way the story was organized, with Betty being older with her family as she tells her past and the story going back in time to really read about her experience. Such a beautiful ending as well!
I enjoyed the reflective and positive wisdom Danielle Stewart wrote:
"For a flower to grow in the winter it takes something special. A fortitude that most flowers don't have. But the ones that do have what it takes are the most beautiful of all. It's not likely for flowers to grow in the snow, but it's not impossible."
"(Be) exactly who you are. When you see someone in pain, stop and help them. When you see someone along, be a friend. Know there is value to every single life. The most important lesson I ever learned was that every single group of people, divided up however they like by race, religion, or beliefs, has in it the most wonderful, kind-hearted, peaceful, and loving people that you will be happy you met, and every single group of people, divided however they like by race, religion, or beliefs, has in it the poorest excuse for humans, and you will be sorry you met them. There is no way to know by looking at someone which type they are."
This is one of the few books that made me feel the emotions of the characters - sensitive, sad, angry, and scared. I loved the way the story was organized, with Betty being older with her family as she tells her past and the story going back in time to really read about her experience. Such a beautiful ending as well!
I enjoyed the reflective and positive wisdom Danielle Stewart wrote:
"For a flower to grow in the winter it takes something special. A fortitude that most flowers don't have. But the ones that do have what it takes are the most beautiful of all. It's not likely for flowers to grow in the snow, but it's not impossible."
"(Be) exactly who you are. When you see someone in pain, stop and help them. When you see someone along, be a friend. Know there is value to every single life. The most important lesson I ever learned was that every single group of people, divided up however they like by race, religion, or beliefs, has in it the most wonderful, kind-hearted, peaceful, and loving people that you will be happy you met, and every single group of people, divided however they like by race, religion, or beliefs, has in it the poorest excuse for humans, and you will be sorry you met them. There is no way to know by looking at someone which type they are."
caslater83's review against another edition
5.0
Oh wow. This was just an amazing book. It all felt so vivid, so real. The title sounds unique because the story itself in unique. Danielle Stewart created this story set during the violent times of the Civil Rights movement. There was great unrest and outbreaks of violence all over the southern US, but the story specifically zeroes in on the town of Edenville. Father against son. Brother against brother.
In the midst of all this chaos, a young woman named Beatrice (who prefers the name "Betty") grows up terribly conflicted by everything she sees. She has a great capacity to love and look beyond the color of one's skin. Her own parents don't seem to care for her or care about her. Nothing she says or does is right in her father's eyes. She might as well have never been born.
Betty finds love and friendship in the home of a black family. There she learns more about the world, how it really works, and the choices she must make. While some would gladly sit by idly and do nothing, Betty is the type who wants to make a difference--a positive difference.
Throughout this story, the author gives us magnificent insight through the eyes of a young white girl and an innocent black family. It was well developed and excellently executed. I hope to find the next book very soon!
In the midst of all this chaos, a young woman named Beatrice (who prefers the name "Betty") grows up terribly conflicted by everything she sees. She has a great capacity to love and look beyond the color of one's skin. Her own parents don't seem to care for her or care about her. Nothing she says or does is right in her father's eyes. She might as well have never been born.
Betty finds love and friendship in the home of a black family. There she learns more about the world, how it really works, and the choices she must make. While some would gladly sit by idly and do nothing, Betty is the type who wants to make a difference--a positive difference.
Throughout this story, the author gives us magnificent insight through the eyes of a young white girl and an innocent black family. It was well developed and excellently executed. I hope to find the next book very soon!
abarnson's review
4.0
I downloaded this book onto my nook. It was a free book purchase. I though if I didn't like it I wouldn't be out money. I really enjoyed this book. I was not alive during this time in life. I can't believe that people actually lived like this and did things like this. I don't want to give away too much. I went ahead and bought the next book. Can't wait to read the next in the series.