Complicated story set

Excellent read by Barbara Kingsolver. Told from the orphan boy's point of view with sometimes funny, sarcastic humor that is relief from the heavy subject matter of poor foster care in Appalachia, drug addiction and dysfunctional family life. Good character development, and insightful research. Co-winner of the 2023 Pulitzer prize for fiction. It is a long book, over 500 pages and difficult to read if you have a family member or friend with addiction problems, but it is so well done and well worth the effort!!

For those who are unfamiliar with McCarthy-ism and the hunt for communists in our country, this begins to open one's eyes.

Very quick read but cute in a rom-com sort of way.

This book was a five star read for me and I will be reading many more Kristan Hannah books this summer. The book follows the lives of best friends Tully and Kate over the course of thirty years and the writing made you feel so connected to the characters that as they were going through life, you were going through it with them too

I found myself in this book in current situations. I was impressed by the strength and positivity of the characters in book. They found strength and lightness in the darkness. I would suggest this book for all people who have problems with forgiveness and fear of unknown future

Fun, growing strength of women and friendship

I have been waiting to watch the movie until after I read this book so I am so excited to finally be able to watch it. I quite enjoyed the book however I am giving it three stars because it was not my favorite.

This is another of Ellis Peters' medieval adventures with Brother Cadfael. I like the author's use of twelfth century words here and there throughout the story. Her writing can transport the reader to another time and place.

I enjoyed this book, but then I always liked Ellis Peters' books a look into the 1100s.