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madelinedavis's review against another edition
4.0
Closer to a 4.5. Very well written, loved the characters. Some predictable plot choices, but still enjoyed the story.
ufstefgator's review against another edition
5.0
I. Loved. This. Book! The writing is wonderful and the story even better. It’s a story of prejudice, secrets, and the way one event can change the course of many lives. It’s not a happy story through most of the book but such a wonderful read.
_lilbey_'s review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.5
ljm57's review against another edition
3.0
A well-written tale where the solving of the crimes both past & present take a back seat to the inter-relationships of the main characters which form the heart of this book. Nudging 4 stars for this one.
elliiecrne22's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
so wonderfully crafted. in a lot of stories where there are so many loose ends, there's bound to be one or two left untied at the end. not here. tom introduces so many clues and easter eggs that you don't notice until he's revealed the twist toward the end. this book is such a study in rural mississippi and its pathology, the twistedly intimate relationships between people in a shitty situation. love it
bon1bon1's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jenmangler's review against another edition
2.0
I went into this expecting a mystery, but it just wasn't - or at least, not a very good one. All the "twists" were telegraphed and pretty obvious. Once I let go of that expectation, I enjoyed reading it a lot more. Larry's story was very compelling and my favorite part of the book.