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(I know backwards, right?!). The movie was pretty close to the book. Only a few things were changed.
Dawn's Recommendation: 5 of 5 Stars
What I liked: The characters (all of them) are awesome -- some of the best I've ever read! You'll love most of them and you'll love to hate a few of them.
I loved the "realness" of the book even though it is fiction. You can feel the racial tension of the time period. I also like the references to certain things from the period that make it feel real (color TV, air conditioning, Shinalator, Shake N Bake, certain song titles, Kennedy being shot, Rosa Parks, etc.).
What I didn't like: Nothing. Well, that's not true...I'd love to read a prologue to find out what happens to the characters, say 10 years down the road. The ending is fine, but I'd like a little more.
If you haven't read this book or watched the movie, you are really missing out! Go get them. Yes, right now!
Sounds like one I would enjoy, Dawn! Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeletePam, you can borrow mine!
DeleteI did start the book but didn't finish it.I then saw the movie and loved it so hope to get back to the book when I have time.
ReplyDeleteI saw the movie first and it made me want to read the book!
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