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caseythereader 's review for:
The Berry Pickers
by Amanda Peters
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks to Catapult for the free copy of this book.
- THE BERRY PICKERS is one of those books where I find myself at a loss to describe it. Peters’ writing is gorgeous, bringing this family to life immediately and lovingly.
- The narration alternates between Norma and Joe, and slides back and forth through time. I found myself pulled along with the current.
- I really can’t form any other thoughts other than that this, alongside the deep sadness of the story, it is probably one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read. Please seek it out if you can.
- THE BERRY PICKERS is one of those books where I find myself at a loss to describe it. Peters’ writing is gorgeous, bringing this family to life immediately and lovingly.
- The narration alternates between Norma and Joe, and slides back and forth through time. I found myself pulled along with the current.
- I really can’t form any other thoughts other than that this, alongside the deep sadness of the story, it is probably one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read. Please seek it out if you can.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Racism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Fatphobia