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Today‘s Prompt: ONE WORD TITLE

The book was compelling...the chapters were divided into the description of and the tales of the main characters' lives, past and present.

Mudbound was a portrayal of what life was like in Mississippi in the 1940's during and after WWII.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/173975602

Last night I got to see this wonderful author speak and if you ever get the chance to listen to him, do it… he was an absolute delight!

This took a while to get going but this is so full of humanity. I think it‘s worth the time and effort. I don‘t know what else to say. 4 ⭐️

Loved this book so much… so heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely written! A great depiction of small town life and the ups and downs that come with it! A 5 ⭐️ read for sure!

A coming of age book for three men - William who served in the Viet Nam War, Vince who worked a construction job with William the summer before college, & Beau, Vince's HS/college-aged son. The structure of the novel was well done. My criticism is it felt a bit “preachy“ at times with some of the parallels forced. If you like historical fiction about Viet Nam you will likely enjoy it. I loved the title.

Picked up my mug for completing my local library‘s Winter Reading Program, and a few books, because they have those and I can‘t resist. I might have a problem. 😉❤️📚 #library #libraryprogram #librarybooks

Yeah, I didn‘t get this at all. There‘s alternate history dystopian elements (California voting on succeeding from the US), traditional contemporary fiction elements (couple divorcing), and this weird thriller part (ex taking co-workers hostage). It truly felt like three books and the sum was definitely less than its parts. Fusion confusion for sure!! One more #roll100 out of the way!

Great

I listened to this book on Libby. Toni Morrison‘s voice is so smooth and really soothing. The story is about Frank, a veteran who fought in Korea who suffers from PTSD. He heads to GA to help his sister. This story is short but important for people to understand how difficult life was for so many.

Loved this read set in a small town in 1958. War affects those that go and those that wait for soldiers to return. Great characters, heart wrenching story. Small town with people who care and are willing to forgive.