Helpful Score: 3
I had this book on my wishlist for a while. When I received it and read the blurbs on the back of the book, I knew it would be my next book to read. I think that might of been my downfall (reading the blurbs). I was expecting so much from this book and when the end came it just fell flat for me.
It's set back in the 50's when racial tension was high especially in the south. The story is told by Jubie, a 13 year old white girl who lives at home with her siblings, parents and her endearing black maid, Mary. The story starts off with the mom, kids and Mary going on a road trip to Florida. Throughout the trip we learn much about Jubie's family and Mary as well. We also start seeing how the racial tension seems to get worse the more south they move.
The characters are what makes this book. They hold close to your heart. The reason I didn't love this book is because I was expecting more. I really thought by the blurbs on the back that Jubie was going to do something extraordinary. Without giving anything away, she did do some great tasks but nothing that really jumped out at you. I know the "justice" that Mary received was typical at that time but was hoping that in this book it wouldn't be typical, that it would instead be something that shocked us all. So when it ended I was like "that's it?". I did enjoy the book, especially the characters, I just wanted more.
It's set back in the 50's when racial tension was high especially in the south. The story is told by Jubie, a 13 year old white girl who lives at home with her siblings, parents and her endearing black maid, Mary. The story starts off with the mom, kids and Mary going on a road trip to Florida. Throughout the trip we learn much about Jubie's family and Mary as well. We also start seeing how the racial tension seems to get worse the more south they move.
The characters are what makes this book. They hold close to your heart. The reason I didn't love this book is because I was expecting more. I really thought by the blurbs on the back that Jubie was going to do something extraordinary. Without giving anything away, she did do some great tasks but nothing that really jumped out at you. I know the "justice" that Mary received was typical at that time but was hoping that in this book it wouldn't be typical, that it would instead be something that shocked us all. So when it ended I was like "that's it?". I did enjoy the book, especially the characters, I just wanted more.
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