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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I laughed out loud several times. Being a smalltown girl from Mississippi, I could sadly relate to Lena's character in many ways.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “This was boring. I was dying for something truly exciting to happen...but nothing ever did. Some interesting revelations but that's about it. I totally don't get the title.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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Rhonda B wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“From SweetIcedTea.net
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“There are GODS in Alabama: Jack Daniel’s, high school quarterbacks, trucks, big ****, and also Jesus.” This first line in Joshilyn Jackson’s book, “gods in Alabama,” sets the tone, as the main character Arlene Fleet escapes her small home town in Alabama, flees to Chicago and swears never to return.
After twelve years and a deal with God, Arlene makes every excuse to avoid the demons of her past and a missing dead body. With everything but kicking and screaming Arlene returns home to her prejudice family with her African American boyfriend, but this is the least of her problems. More importantly she is dealing with an ailing, half-mad mother, an even crazier but strong willed aunt and a past which comes to chase her down on the dirt roads of home.
“gods in Alabama,” relives the pivotal moments of Arlene’s life with strong southern personality, moving back and forth between the past and present to deliver a clever and entertaining storyline. Catering to a female reader, this book is the perfect quick read for sweltering afternoons in the shade, dusk at the beach, or just curled up in bed this summer.
If you tend to prefer non-fiction or more serious subjects (which have their place and are also enjoyable), you might choose something a bit more subdued. However, if you are in the mood to celebrate ALABAMA WEEK and need a book to pick up this summer, “gods in Alabama” is a great option.”“I don't mind books that change years every chapter, but for some reason I found it annoying in this book. It is an interesting book”
Beth R wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was an overall cute story. It's not the most amazing, but i liked the storyline.”
Amulet M wrote this review Tuesday, November 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very entertaining. I also liked the perspective. This is better than THE GIRL WHO STOPPED SWIMMING.”
Marlys A wrote this review Tuesday, October 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This was boring. I was dying for something truly exciting to happen...but nothing ever did. Some interesting revelations but that's about it. I totally don't get the title.”
Janice M wrote this review Wednesday, October 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Really enjoyed this book. I enjoy this authors writing style and find she ties up all loose ends really well. She manages to surprise me in both the books I have read by here which isn't easy to do since I am pretty good and looking for the unexpected.”
decktout wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed it. ”
Jodi L wrote this review Sunday, October 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“i loved this book, it was full of suspense and mystery
alexandria d wrote this review Sunday, October 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
and i didn't want to put it down. if you like books like this
you will love this book.”
