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A review by gretchlikestoread
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
I’ll be honest I am NOT a historical fiction girlie, but this book was chosen for bookclub. I really did end up liking this book a lot (I listened to the audiobook and the narrators were incredible.) It’s definitely full of tragedy but it’s a beautiful story that’s worth a read (or listen).
Graphic: Child death, Rape, and Slavery