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I actually loved this book. It's VERY well-written, engaging, quick-paced, and has a lot of voice and characterization. Every character has an important part, and are well-developed, even the minor characters that don't make much of an appearance. The dialogue and mannerisms are captured incredibly well, and don't come off as saccharine or overdone.
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After finishing, and ruminating for a few minutes, I really just came away with the impression of a white woman writing about what it might ...more
HOWEVER..
After finishing, and ruminating for a few minutes, I really just came away with the impression of a white woman writing about what it might ...more
This was a very good read. Different voices told the story of the Civil Rights era—some were older black women, some were young white women of privilege. All displayed courage in bringing change to their world. This was a demonstration of just how powerful the spoken and written world can be. The very act of telling their truth to each other was a brave act. I think we forget just what Jackson, Miss., was like in 1963. This book would have been great had the author made a few other choices. Some
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Wonderful! The characters are compelling and the desire to see each woman come into her own makes it a perfect companion to other books such as Fried Green Tomatoes.
I loved the depth of these courageous women! It reminds us how far society has come and how much further we need to travel to find true humanity.
loved it!
Jul 18, 2011
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