emilyusuallyreading's review against another edition
4.0
What I Liked
This book got me. It's not often that I cry during a read, but I was holding back tears through scenes of The Dry Grass of August.
Mary's character is a stunning one. She is intelligent, complex, loyal, strong, and far from stereotypical. I also enjoyed reading from Jubie's perspective. As she wrestles with her relationship with her housekeeper, her mother, and her abusive father, I see so many real and valuable questions behind Jubie's eyes.
What I Didn't Like
The pacing would be my biggest complaint about this one. It takes a long time even to draw out the tension that is needed to rise up to the climax of this story. You have to hook your heels into The Dry Grass of August - but if you stick to the end, it is worth it.
This book got me. It's not often that I cry during a read, but I was holding back tears through scenes of The Dry Grass of August.
Mary's character is a stunning one. She is intelligent, complex, loyal, strong, and far from stereotypical. I also enjoyed reading from Jubie's perspective. As she wrestles with her relationship with her housekeeper, her mother, and her abusive father, I see so many real and valuable questions behind Jubie's eyes.
What I Didn't Like
The pacing would be my biggest complaint about this one. It takes a long time even to draw out the tension that is needed to rise up to the climax of this story. You have to hook your heels into The Dry Grass of August - but if you stick to the end, it is worth it.
brock111's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It made me think of The Help and a number of other books set in the south during the 1950s.
valeriew's review against another edition
4.0
This was a pretty good book. I’m not sure what the point was though. And the dad. Ugh
valdez's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.5
beachbookbabe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide, and Child abuse
embersmomca's review against another edition
5.0
Great book, I didn't want it to end. Can't wait for her next book.
sugarhollow5's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Easy read- perhaps better for YA readers. I enjoyed the characters and the relationship between Jubie and Mary. The ending felt rushed and left me wanting just a little more.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
Recommended by Susie and Jo
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