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Through the voices of her offspring, we learn about the matriarch Hattie. From the Mid-Atlantic to the Deep South glimpses of this woman and her family are revealed.
I felt like this book made my heart heavy. I was so sad for almost all the characters. I am now in search of something with a little levity.
I wish the thread linking the stories together was stronger. It almost felt more like a collection of short stories.
I felt like this book made my heart heavy. I was so sad for almost all the characters. I am now in search of something with a little levity.
I wish the thread linking the stories together was stronger. It almost felt more like a collection of short stories.
May 30, 2020
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So, I had this book in audio and kindle, so I could go back and forth and consume it more quickly. I need to just consume books right now, I don't have the mental energy to read at night, nor the desire to take any longer than I absolutely need to. And look - it still took me over a week even with dual audio/print.
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie is well-written, but man, it is depressing. I don't think anyone will *enjoy* reading this book, but it is still worth reading. Or listening to - it's a rea ...more
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie is well-written, but man, it is depressing. I don't think anyone will *enjoy* reading this book, but it is still worth reading. Or listening to - it's a rea ...more
Good enough. Not as great as all the hype but enjoyable nonetheless. If you are looking for a pick me upper this is not the book for you but its easy to care for the characters. I normally don't like short stories but since these blend together I enjoyed it.
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Very gripping read about Hattie and her children as they grow up in Philadelphia. Loved the biblical parallels. Must re-read.
could be a #sundayquickreads.
This is an Oprah book, and it feels like one -- decently written, quick-moving, somewhat emotionally manipulative. Hattie left Georgia for Philadelphia in the '20s as part of the Great Migration, and each chapter traces the lives of one of her children. Spoiler: almost all of them are really sad! But the book is very readable, and holds your attention. Good for a plane or an annoying commute.
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Powerful, emotionally evocative, and impressive.
Dec 17, 2012
Shannon
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Dec 22, 2012
Ally
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Jan 06, 2013
Kate
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Feb 20, 2013
Alison
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Nov 27, 2013
Jen Wheeler
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Jan 01, 2016
Alexis
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Mar 21, 2016
MK
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Jun 09, 2020
Ruth
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