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Just finished this book. Great review. I really liked it also.

i really enjoyed this book it was so good.. i really wish its a series and we got muna and Eli's pov and also their love story.. at first i really wanted Eli to choose Afi but as i kept reading i realized how messed up the whole situation was and i really felt for her when she was saying she was manipulated into it and lied to and expected to be grateful just because it came with money

Like so many, I truly love There There, and I'm struggling with Wandering Stars. I am not connecting with this first part. I wonder if it would be horrible to skim the first half and sink into the second. Rincey, I am so glad you are still reviewing books! Thank you for this video.

Totally agree. I got to hear Tommy Orange read from this book a couple months ago, and it was just beautiful. Yet, I definitely wish there were less characters, because that’s also what would’ve made it better for me. Thanks for your thoughtful breakdown.

Thanks for your review. I love the way this book started. I liked hearing about the lives of the young wives of the men in Vietnam. That was the best part of the book to me. It seemed to be disjointed somewhat as I read through the book. I will admit that I listened to it on an audiobook and wasn't always paying close attention as it just didn't hold my interest. The ending was not what I was hoping. I didn't understand the connection to Charlene's daughter being such a strong heavy part of the book either. So I know it's a great book and a lot of people love it. It just didn't quite do it for me. Not one I could recommend as a really good read.

There There was beautifully written! I’m glad to hear about the differences btwn the two!

Seems like a “calmer” slave narrative…sometimes I need to tread lightly w this genre, but I enjoyed American Fiction and Everetts writing style

I've always preferred book reviews to wrap ups, so looking forward to see all your reads'.

Thank you for your review!

i love this review! wasnt on my radar but will def pick it up!

I am reading this…excited about it…❤❤❤

I have James checked out from Libby right now. I remember nothing about Huckleberry Finn but, based on your review, I'm thinking I might do a quick skim of it before I read James - it sounds like I'd have a greater appreciation for the way James is written if I get reaquainted with HF. Thanks for this review!

I hadn't heard of this book but it sounds like a good one

Loved this book, anyone who liked this book would probably like “the vacancy in room 10”

I enjoyed this book a lot.

My family’s bookclub enjoyed Glory Be. We’re all going to read book 2. Glory reminded me of women in my family. Women are told to speak a certain way and by age 50, many say what they think about anything. 😂 Definitely a good bookclub selection!

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I’ve always wanted to read a cozy mystery. On my kindle right now I have arsenic and adobo and homicide and halo halo

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In Limbo will be my read👏😁

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What an intriguing book. Thank you for doing this book review.

Bravo! You stated your thoughts in such an eloquent way. I just uploaded my thoughts- we shared similar thoughts on some things. Excited to look through your channel 😮

I recently read this and really enjoyed it. However, I'm one of those people who really didn't like Huck Finn--mostly because of how Jim was portrayed, so this felt like it hit in just the right spot for me.

CZcams is finally starting to get me and recommend booktubers that read books like me 😊

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I haven't read James but I would like to.

I definitely appreciate this review its on my shelf and based on this review i may crack it open sooner rather than later.

I love this review! Im happy to hear a good review i tend to stir away from slave narratives but i will check this book out

I haven't read "James"--I am just now being informed of its existence by YOU! It sounds captivating. Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" was actually written to show the foolishness of whites' thinking regarding slavery and black people. It caused readers to laugh at white people or shake their heads in dismay. Did Percival Everett think Twain was supporting slavery and responding to that thinking in HIS book? I couldn't fully grasp the perspectives in your review--sorry, my fault.

I just finished this book today and thought it was excellent I would be super into an author deep dive video from you where you talk about other books you have read by Ann Patchett since I’m not sure where to go next 😂

❤ This book will be revered forever! What you shared was how I felt when I read.

I was also very disappointed by this one! It really didn't feel like a cohesive novel to me, either.

I am currently 50 pages from the end of Wandering Stars and I agree that the book breaks a apart going from part one: before to part two: aftermath. However, unlike you I like the multiPOV present day story much more than the linear multi-generational historical part. In my reading part one is quiet superficial and I never feel for the characters, while in part two I get to know this family and their problems. Just goes to show how two readers will experience the same book completely differently. BTW I totally agree that There There is a much stronger book - absolutely loved that one - 5 stars.

It sounds like an exciting book. Glad you did a review of it.

I listened to There There on audio and had a hard time keeping up with the numerous characters. I have Wandering Stars in print which I hope fares better, but I'm still worried about grasping the breadth of it. Thanks for your review! I really like your individual book videos - I seem to be in a very parallel reading journey to you, so it's great to watch your thoughts.

Thank you for this review. I have a copy of this book and I am excited to read it--I know it didn't work as well for you and I understand why, but some of those issues are ones that appeal to me. I agree that Tommy Orange is a fabulous author!

Thank you for the review! I really need to get to Tommy Orange books!

I enjoy and appreciate all your recommendations and reviews 😊

Thank you for reviewing this book.

I completely agree with you!!! I will not DNF it. Waiting for it to pick up 🙄

Thank you for this review!!!

Great video! Glad you've found a nice balance with things. You're the third person I've seen talk about "The English Understand Wool" and I'm getting seriously intrigued, may have to pick it up.

What a shame..i just finished reading this book last night. I love this book tho

I admire you for managing single reviews. Every time I want to film one I find them so exhausting and don't know what to say. So for me wrap ups and vlogs have been a lot easier this year, but they tend to get a lot less views over time. I understand why, so no complaints. But my most watched videos are reviews I put up years ago almost every month. Also, I was blown away by The English Understand Wool, such a great little book!

I am glad you found a good way to balance life and your channel. :)

Thanks for your review of the Heaven and Earth Grocery Store. My family’s bookclub read it and your insights helped. The Club will read the House of Eve in April by Sadeqa Johnson. Definitely recommend it.