*An Instagram blogger I follow chose this novel as his book club pick. I did a bit of research and was intrigued by the story. Then Oprah announced the novel as her book club selection. I decided to order a copy and see what all the buzz was about.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *The author takes the reader back during the year 1969 and focuses on a group of people living in a "project" in the New York area. What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
2. *Deacon, "Sportscoat", walks out into the middle of the Cause House and shoots the local drug dealer.
3. *"Sportscoat" has had a slew of health issues over the years, including alcoholism.
4. *As the residents come to terms with the shooting incident, their stories are told and unfold throughout the pages.
5. *The lives of the shooter and the drug dealer are changed forever based on one single event.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *I was extremely excited going into the story. Based on the last couple of Oprah picks, I was thinking I was going to love her newest selection.
2. *The start of the story was interesting and I was curious as to where "events" were going to go.
3. *As the narrative introduced the neighborhood characters, my interest began to wane.
4. *The plot was a bit slow and after the initial incident, not a whole lot happened.
5. *The writing was beautiful, detailed, and quite descriptive.
Who Should Read It:
*Since so many readers are giving the book 4 and 5 stars, I know there are definitely a lot of readers out there who have and would enjoy the novel. For the reader who gravitates toward the richly written with a slow and deliberate plot, this is the novel for them. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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