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I like the repetition of the prologue. It hints at so much without saying a lot.

Irene is so fickle. One second you wanna be intrigued by her and the next mad at her? Pick one. Or at the very least have a good reason to be one or the other.

If that’s not the sweetest way to call the boy ignorant 😂

The 18&23 is an interesting phrase. It throws me off a little, but I’m very intrigued by it

Reading from Leonie’s perspective makes me feel sad for her. While her life hasn’t been perfect, it’s been good enough that she’s still holding onto the memories of the past.

Poor Jojo. Hopefully the word gets kinder to him.

Is it bad that I’m hoping Glen dies? Cause he’s pissing me off more and more with each passing page. I do love how introspective Bone is. She doesn’t fully accept anything anymore and lets her own observations fuel her opinions.

And the bullshit begins -_-

I knew something was wrong with that miscreant. He’s a goddamn creep B(

I’m happy to see Anney embracing new love, but I do wonder what it is that makes everybody not fully like or trust Glen.

There is no doubt in my mind that The Boatwrights love Bone with all of their hearts, but I can’t help but wonder if she also serves as a constant reminder of her father. There’s a whisper in the back of my mind that can’t help but wonder what he did—other than running away—to warrant such complete contempt.

Love to see some karmic justice :)

Not them talking about the girl as if she isn’t there. Part of me wants to believe the Turpins don’t realize it’s Mary Grace they’re talking about but I doubt it.

Mrs Turpin’s mindset about the poor is highly steeped in her own bias. The reason they don’t accept her help is probably because she views them as dirty and lazy regardless of whatever help they’re given, therefore they don’t want HER help. #SupremeClassist

I find it interesting that the two people who don’t laugh are the poor racist white woman and the college student. However, I do believe that they aren’t laughing for two different reasons. The white woman is appalled by the thought and the girl is downright offended and disgusted with their mindset.

“There’s a heap of things worse than a n***[…]It’s all kinds of them just like it’s all kinds of us.” That’s the most appropriate/normal things Mrs Turpin has said this whole story so far. Shows she’s more classist than racist.

I like the contrast in mentality and personality O’Connor creates between Mrs Turpin and the “pleasant lady” vs the “white-trash woman.” It also works as a critique of all of these women and their classist/racist mindsets

“vacant and whitetrashy” is a crazy phrase XD

I can understand why the elderly folks want the child to move, but the real question is where’s that child’s mamma or daddy

So from what I gather, Claire is the white passing woman and Irene is her childhood friend who, though light skinned, decided to remain amongst the black community. Interesting. I am very intrigued by their inability to communicate openly with each other but this is set in the Jim Crow era so that also makes sense.

At first I wasn’t sure what to make of Cora, but having gotten a little farther I actually really like her character. She is a kind hearted Christian woman that acts as a foil to Addie—in the sense of family living—and is the underlying voice of reason in the story.

Jewel’s relationship with his horse is interesting. I’m also curious about his feelings towards his mother. He seems very adamant that she won’t die while they’re gone, but I can’t tell if it’s from a place of emotional distance or disbelief via grief.

I’m intrigued by Darl’s character and the fact that we start the story with his perspective.

Damn

Woosh. Thats all I can say so far

Finally! And he did it to himself too.

This nigga just makes me mad.

Tell him girl!

Better not promise what you can’t make good on.

He talking like he actually got money. Girl you better leave for this man take you down with him. I can’t wait for Delia to witness his demise.