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Mudbound by Hillary Jordan

I just started this one, but it has great reviews on Goodreads, so I am looking forward to a good read.

Another book I own, but have never gotten around to reading. Maybe you'll give me a reason to move it up in my pile.

I listened to this on audio earlier this year. For me, it was a 4.5 star read but I rounded it up to 5 stars. It's quite a harrowing tale. Let us know what you think as you read it.

I have this on my list to read also. I have heard that it is very good. I might have to move it up!

Great book!

I haven't had much time to read in the past day, but what I have read is pretty good! So far I'm guessing that this is a book I will like.

I'm glad that you are enjoying it, Lynn. It gets even better as the characters become more developed.

One more thing for Hillary Jordan fans - she has a new book out - . It's a modern take on the Scarlet Letter. It's dystopian lit, which I find very interesting.

Sera wrote: "One more thing for Hillary Jordan fans - she has a new book out - . It's a modern take on the Scarlet Letter. It's dystopian lit, which I find very interesting."

Last night I attended one of my book clubs and a member asked if anyone would like to read a classic. The Scarlet Letter was mentioned, so I suggested reading both When She Woke and The Scarlet Letter. I thought it would make great discussion to compare the two. We've scheduled them for January. I can't wait to read Jordan's book.

This is very good storytelling, a novel about racism and sexism in the deep South in the years following WWII. I hadn't ever thought about the lives of those black soldiers back in the US after living amongst the mind-set of Europeans. I gave it 4.5 stars, but rounded it down to 4 on the ratings. I thought parts of it didn't quite justify the 5 stars in my mind. I highly recommend it, though!

Lisa wrote: "Sera wrote: "One more thing for Hillary Jordan fans - she has a new book out - . It's a modern take on the Scarlet Letter. It's dystopian lit, which I find very ..."

Good call!

LynnB wrote: "This is very good storytelling, a novel about racism and sexism in the deep South in the years following WWII. I hadn't ever thought about the lives of those black soldiers back in the US after li..."

I'm glad that you liked it, Lynn. On audio, it was read by multiple people, which is a cool way in which to listen to the story. Each character's voice becomes even more distinctive.

I have not read these books but I just wanted to say that the author will be at our library on Sunday

Becky wrote: "I have not read these books but I just wanted to say that the author will be at our library on Sunday"

Are you going? That could be very interesting to hear. Let us know about it if you do go, okay?

Oh, I want to go! Take me with you, Becky.

Yes, let us know if you attend.

LynnB wrote: "Becky wrote: "I have not read these books but I just wanted to say that the author will be at our library on Sunday"

Are you going? That could be very interesting to hear. Let us know about it i..."


I would like to attend, but not sure if I can. My son & his GF are home for the weekend & I cherish the time we have together, but....Chris Bohjalian will be here in a few weeks & I will be attending that one for sure....