gwendle_vs_literature's review against another edition
2.0
This book was terribly disappointing. The characters were uninteresting, the story was uninspired, and the ending was ridiculous and contrived.
If you enjoyed the movie, stick with that — it’s an almost completely different and much better story.
If you enjoyed the movie, stick with that — it’s an almost completely different and much better story.
lsm's review against another edition
3.0
This was a decent read. The book is certainly better than the movie. I wouldn't call this a fun fluff read. There are real difficulties in the character's lives but it is an interesting ride.
eat_sleep_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I can’t believe I’m saying this but I like the movie better 🫣
kountrythyme's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. I know why it was raved about. In ways reminded me of growing up and old family stories. Characters are so believable they tug at your heart. If you haven't read it, put it on your to read list!
katkinslee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
It was really easy to get into and I really enjoyed reading about the friendships between the girls. The language and the racism was a bit jarring and even though I know that it was set in a time where that stuff was common I didn't enjoy reading it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
fkshg8465's review
3.0
Couldn’t wait until it was over
Parts of the book were charming. The rest of it was torturous. I am, however, committed to finishing out the trilogy, and I hope the other two books are better.
Lately, a lot of my books are from this time period when racism was an acceptable part of life in the US. I feel like I’m developing a second hand trauma. After this trilogy, I’m going to avoid this era. It’s too hard to read.
Parts of the book were charming. The rest of it was torturous. I am, however, committed to finishing out the trilogy, and I hope the other two books are better.
Lately, a lot of my books are from this time period when racism was an acceptable part of life in the US. I feel like I’m developing a second hand trauma. After this trilogy, I’m going to avoid this era. It’s too hard to read.
rjvrtiska's review against another edition
4.0
I ruined any suspense the book might have had by seeing the movie first. :( The writing was thick, rich, and decedent prose, which perfectly fits in its bayou setting. If the story had been forced into Yankee territory, it would have been a bit much at times. Seven years of French finally paid off, when I could translate the otherwise unexplained Louisiana creole sprinkled in.
thelexingtonbookie's review against another edition
3.0
Surprisingly, I had a harder time getting into this sequel. I think the pace is slower than in Little Altars Everywhere, which frustrated me because I knew there were going to be good Ya-Ya stories... which of course, there were. Those Ya-Yas kept me from giving up on the series, actually. Because I understand what happened with Vivi before Sidda understood, it was frustrating for me to see Sidda hold on to her past and hold those grudges against her mother. I mean, I get the dramatics, that's a key element to the story...but I just couldn't get into Sidda's head, and it's hard for me to read a book where the main character/narrator and I don't see eye to eye. At the risk of admitting the blasphemy, I also liked enjoyed the movie version better than the book this time around.
However, I am so fond of the Ya-Yas, their true sisterhood, their lingo (I so badly want to start calling everyone bebé and dahlin', haha) and their adventures, and how they understand each other's shortcomings and strengths. So, I'm pressing on to Ya-Yas in Bloom, and hope to reconcile my differences with Sidda.
However, I am so fond of the Ya-Yas, their true sisterhood, their lingo (I so badly want to start calling everyone bebé and dahlin', haha) and their adventures, and how they understand each other's shortcomings and strengths. So, I'm pressing on to Ya-Yas in Bloom, and hope to reconcile my differences with Sidda.