A review by opheliabedilia
Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson
4.0
I just happened across this book when I was browsing my library's audio books, and downloaded it without having read any reviews or anything else by Jackson because I was in a hurry. This method of choosing books doesn't always end well, so I didn't have high hopes. So it was very nice to find that I stumbled on this little gem of a story. It was well crafted, perfectly paced, funny, and peopled with three dimensional, interesting characters. The end could not have been more satisfying. The next thing I did was find another Joshilyn Jackson book to download.
My only complaint is about the audio itself. Catherine Taber, the narrator, was great. However, the publisher added a lot of music. And it was bad. It would insert itself at what felt like random times, or I think to add drama. But it was super cheesy, and the writing is plenty good enough without some ridiculous soundtrack being piped in. I wish I could have still listened to Taber's narration and filtered out the silliness.
My only complaint is about the audio itself. Catherine Taber, the narrator, was great. However, the publisher added a lot of music. And it was bad. It would insert itself at what felt like random times, or I think to add drama. But it was super cheesy, and the writing is plenty good enough without some ridiculous soundtrack being piped in. I wish I could have still listened to Taber's narration and filtered out the silliness.