Book of The Month discussion

A coming of age odyssey that will leave you in awe of the rawness of The Great Depression and the American Midwest.

can't wait to read. still waiting on my shipment.

I'm still waiting on mine too! I am hoping it comes today.

My box came in today! I know William Kent Krueger is doing a book tour, too so make sure to check if he’s coming to a city near you! I’ll be seeing him this Saturday the 14 of September in Houston!

I just got my copy from BOTM yesterday!

I'm starting this one today so I can use it for another challenge.

Yep, I'm studying today and then I'll start!

Part 1

(view spoiler)[ wow, what a hard life these guys have had. I like that they stuck together. The tornado was a shock but I'm glad they managed to get Emmy out too! Poor girl, all locked in.

and Yikes. that DiMarco was a sick man. I'm so glad they got away from him too. but sad that Odie will have to hold that knowledge that he killed to survive.

I wonder where this goes from here (hide spoiler)]

FINALLY! lol Part 1

(view spoiler)[Yes, I agree with you. Can you imagine a woman like Mrs. Brickman running a school for children? She's CRUEL and all of her disciplinarians are just as bad or worse. I'm glad the kids escaped and are sticking together too. Glad they have Volz!!! He is so kind and basically protective. Albert is 4 years older than Odie but Odie acts like the leader. I'm glad Mose is with them too and little Emmy. Just AWFUL the punish the Indian children so cruelly just for speaking their native tongue. How can adults treat littles so awfully!!??

Yes, that tornado was awful, destroyed everything in its way! What a horrible disaster! (hide spoiler)]

Part 2

I'm off to go study, but wanted to get farther in this one first!

(view spoiler)[ wow, these kids can't catch a break. What was that guy thinking, he would just keep them and force them to work?
Dressing Emmy up in those clothes, I was worried. I was glad he didn't hurt her but it really seemed like Jack had a temper and it was only a matter of time

so they are off again. what can possibly happen next? (hide spoiler)]

Part 2

(view spoiler)[You took those words right out of my mouth! Jeez, these kids can't catch a break! I was scared to death for Emma when the guy took her. I was afraid he'd molest or rape her. He was pretty awful to the boys!

I've been reading on the road today so I don't want to (hide spoiler)]

Part 3

(view spoiler)[Since I was reading in the car today, I'm not sure where part 2 and 3 ended, so I waited to comment until this section.

I couldn't believe first of all their ages! Albert is 1 and Odie only 10 and now he's killed TWO people! I felt so bad for him when he said he lost a part of himself after killing Jack too.

Now there's Emma telling everyone who she really is and she gave Mose's read name too. I don't know about the Indian guy.

iAnd Sister Eve the faith healer. I was worried Albert would die under her care so now we'll see what happens. (hide spoiler)]

Finished

(view spoiler)[Oh, wow! I was NOT expecting that ending!!! I was glad that Jack was alive after all AND he found Sophie! That Black Witch got what she deserved in the end. No way did I expect her and Odie's "aunt" to have a history. BUT I definitely wasn't expecting his aunt to actually be his mother, but I was happy about that! SO GLAD that she didn't die in that scuffle. AND also what about Emmy's gift? I'm sad that Albert died but he died an honorable death and they remained brothers till the end. I loved this one! (hide spoiler)]

Part 3

(view spoiler)[ I know, not a fan of Sister Eve. I feel like she was giving them false hope and a false sense of people
I still think she was conning people, whether she wants to admit it or not. Keeping Sid around was just gross

so glad that Albert lived but what now - they are on the run again
Interesting about the letter/money from the aunt they thought was already dead (hide spoiler)]

I thought you might give it 3-4 stars. lol Glad you liked it.