Riza Wisnom

Just really good

Revisado: 03-31-25

Loved the characters, the plot, the message and the narrator! A very bittersweet story that had me crying

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I’m conflicted on this one

Revisado: 10-16-24

It starts slow but because of other reviews, I was aware of this from the beginning. I myself didn’t think it started that slow though and in fact I liked it from the get go.

As the story progressed I became deeply attached to the characters and the author had a beautiful way of weaving lives together. I needed to know what happened in each of their lives and couldn’t put the book down. Her narration was absolutely amazing as well

But towards the end, we delve into the story of Evelyn and it felt so disjointed. I felt like I started a whole new book. It became very anticlimactic and once it ended I was dumbstruck

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I feel for the history but couldn’t get into the plot

Revisado: 10-08-24

I didn’t know this would have a supernatural element in it and I think that’s what wrecked it for me. I did love the main character, he was a hero and very likable

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Glad I stuck it out

Revisado: 05-24-24

So James McBride stories contain a LOT of character development. That’s a good thing. This novel however had me really debating whether to continue on because so many scenes seemed to drag on and on. But in true James McBride fashion he ends up bringing everything together, tying up all the loose ends and touching your heart. The depth of the story just wouldn’t have been possible without all that detail and in the end you’re so grateful he fleshed out all those characters so well because I truly miss hanging out with them now that I’ve finished.

I did like The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store a bit more than this one but either way, his story telling is phenomenal.

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I guess I’m the odd duck, I really didn’t like it

Revisado: 05-15-24

I was so excited to read this based on reviews, but I just don’t get it. I didn’t find the Story moving and it was very slow. There wasn’t enough conflict or a tension to have me turning the next page to see what happens, it just read like a day in the life of the character over and over and over again. I also felt the narration was lacking.

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I started it over again the minute I finished it!

Revisado: 05-08-24

I was hesitant to read this because frankly, I’m emotionally spent by all the racial tension in the world today. I wasn’t sure I wanted to be immersed in a story about it for many hours and wear out my heart even more. But it received wonderful review so I gave it a try and I’m so glad I did.

It takes a while to get going, and there is a lot of time devoted to setting up the backstory and character development, which in the end you are very grateful for.

I cannot say enough how moving and heart wrenching this book is. Such a glorious story of triumph and love against all odds. I highly recommend it!!

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I don’t understand the good reviews

Revisado: 04-19-24

The story is so basic and cliche and the characters are so boring and *predictable*. This author tells rather than shows so it’s not compelling or interesting.

The narration is awful - she sounds like a female Rod Serling narrating the Twilight Zone. The accents are grating and the male voice is flat and monotonous.

Not even going to finish this one unfortunately

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I want to live in this book!

Revisado: 04-12-24

The story line was beautiful and lovely, heartbreaking … but the narration! I wish Meryl Streep narrated every book! A huge win, I’ll probably listen again

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Skip this, the writing is ridiculous

Revisado: 02-22-24

I found this impossible to finish for two reasons. The female narrator was grating to listen to. She has a certain cadence that she never strays from and after several hours of it I could take no more. She often over performed and it was annoying

Secondly, the story was juvenile. Scenes that were supposed to be suspenseful were instead so over the top melodramatic with a predictable outcome. The female character also whines INCESSANTLY. She’s so insufferable I couldn’t care less what happened to her.

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A must listen!

Revisado: 01-31-24

Incredibly comprehensive. Doesn’t just present evidence but also presents the skeptics objections and then handily answers them as well. I’m on my third listen. It’s helped me in so many conversations with skeptics

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