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Gods in Alabama
Gods in Alabama
Author: Joshilyn Jackson
Georgia native Catherine Taber give an estimable voice performance as she narrates the story of Arlene Fleet, a gal who only wanted to see her hometown of Possett, Alabama, in her rearview mirror. On her way up North to college Arlene has a little chat with the Almighty in which she makes him three promises if He will only do one little thing fo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780340896686
ISBN-10: 034089668X
Publication Date: 8/15/2005
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3.9 stars, based on 36 ratings
Publisher: Hodder Stoughton
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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This book was not my favorite. It was a very slow read for me which doesn't happen very often.
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I didn't expect much from this book, but it's very good. The games Burr and Lena play are funny and revealing and I really didn't guess the twist. It's a sweet story about the secrets people keep and how much more we really are loved then we understand.
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This book was excellent, loved it! That Aunt Florence is ruthless, loved her character. I felt sorry for Lena, the burden she carried for so long. Clarice, I found annoyingly weak in character. I am not originally from Alabama, but having lived here for about four years now, I found that much of the southern racism pointed out in this novel rang true. I highly recommend this book, very impressive for a first novel.

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  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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The story in this book was intense based on events. It was hard to know if you were supposed to like the protagonist or not. In the end, I felt sorry for her, but I wasn't sure if I liked her.

The book has some spots that make you wonder why the author included them. There are a few typos and grammatical errors, which distracted the reading.

The story was colorful. Fast read. Still kinda scratching my head about it.
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I found this book to be amazing! I just couldn't put it down. I loved the writing style and how the writer hooked me in the first page. The ending was a total surprise, just couldn't guess how it would end. I've ordered the author's other book and can't wait to get it. I hope she keeps writing.
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This was a good book. It had twists and turns that I did not expect. It was a quick read and I really wanted to get to the end to figure out what will happen. I will read her books again.


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