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A review by craftsbury
The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.75
3.5/4 Listened to this one on audible. It was like watching a movie of a 1950's family; their relationship with each other and with their black maid. Story is told by the middle sister; Juby. Couple of tragedies happen which changes their lives.
It was a good book to read but to say "enjoyable" given the times it is set in and the tragedies that happen would seem odd.
I did like the way the author wrote the book; just enough description to let you visually see without over doing it.
It was a good book to read but to say "enjoyable" given the times it is set in and the tragedies that happen would seem odd.
I did like the way the author wrote the book; just enough description to let you visually see without over doing it.