A good story about three women in Jackson, Mississippi, 1962, slaves and slaveholders. The relationship between them. A gripping story mixed with humour.
Partly written about her own life, the author is the writer of the book about the maids.
Read my original review here.
I read this back in 2017 (always late to the party) and really liked it. My review is here:
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Thanks, Kitten. Sometimes it's good being late. I was early this time. LOL.
DeleteThanks for the link, I'll visit you there.
oh wow, sounds ancient now. I read this 11 years ago, don't remember much, except the toilets on the lawn, lol. On my way to your review
ReplyDeleteAnd the "chocolate cake", you must remember that, Emma. LOL
DeleteThanks for your comment on your review, I'll get to yours, as well.
I liked this book a lot, especially Abileen's and Minny's narratives.
ReplyDeleteThey were very special indeed, Lark. It's a great book.
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