This is my second Joshilyn Jackson book, and I think I liked this one better than Gods in Alabama, though this does suffer from some of the same problems. The novel tells the story of Nonny Frett, trying to manage her unconventional family, and her looming, but uncertain, divorce. All of this happens against the background of the tiny and colorful southern town of Between.
The plot of this book moves along at a good pace, and the story is full of colorful characters. The similarities to Gods in Alabama are striking: the unique maternal situation, the overbearing aunt, and the troubled romantic relationship are all here.
My main issue with the book was the ending: it was a bit too neat, and definitely a let-down. I'm not sorry that I invested the time reading this book, but I was disappointed at the end.
Joshilyn Jackson, Between, Georgia (Grand Central, 2006) ISBN: 0446524425
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I agree. I enjoyed both the books you mentioned here, but am having a hard time picking up another Jocelyn Jackson book. I have Backseat Saints on my to read list, but I can't seem to get interested enough to pick it up. Have you read it?
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