The characters and community building on this book are so unique. My favorite read of the year so far.

The opening of this book was so engaging that I immediately read it to my husband. Wow. The Jewish and Black communities of Chicken Hill in Pottstown (in the early 20th century) are portrayed intimately and with a loving hand. Characters are luminous. Plot is excellent but secondary to themes of resiliency, tenacity and the power of love.

What a beautiful book. Warm, abiding and kind. Hope amidst the darkness!

What a wonderful, twisted, thought provoking story. As soon as I got over dealing with the different dialects and languages, I found myself rooting for a happy ending for Dodo.

Differences that divide us, bring us together.

This is an interesting read portraying an American experience about marginalized cultures and their struggles and joys but not glorified to white wash the story. The web of characters is immense but each plays its part and I was glad I finished the book. I would agree with another review that the Author inserts moments that are preachy and should have let the reader unpack his story for themselves.

Beautiful language and imagery. Rich characters. Fast-paced story line.

Wonderfully descriptive, almost too much so. So many colorful characters to keep track of, overwhelmingly so. It is beautifully written but difficult to follow and drags on.

Couldn’t get into this book, struggled to even get through half and couldn’t finish it

A very enjoyable novel to read with a mixture of happiness and sadness.