Between, Georgia

Great listen!

I don't usually like books narrated in a southern accent, but I can't imagine this book being read by anyone other than the author. I looked forward to every time I had a chance to listen and didn't want the book to end. The characters were quirky, and not all likeable, but always interesting. Flawed yet somehow loveable. The story line had enough twists to keep it interesting. I hate to go to the gym and only go so I can listen to a book; this one got me there more often than any other in a long, long time!

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

Between, Georgia

Enjoyable storyline with family connections and love interests. I would classify this as a good "Chick Flick". Good to listen to or read on vacation or in the car. Glad I purchased it.

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Wonderful!

I really liked this one, as much or more than "gods in Alabama". As the previous reviewer, I really think this without genre. I definitely don't think it should be listed as chick lit. Wonderful narration. Great throughout, very colorful characters, more color would burn my eyes. I grew up in SC and knew people or am related to people much like the ones in the book. If you buy it you'll love it. This is a little out of my usual genre of reading (check my other reviews) but this lady is amazing.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Well crafted, engrossing story

If you liked "Gods in Alabama" you'll love "Between, Georgia". Once again, the characters are so well developed, you really feel you know them. The story is engrossing and the humor is sharp and thoroughly enjoyable. The author does a superb job narrating (her voice for the character of Bernice is reminiscent of Vicki Lawrence doing Momma on Carol Burnett!). The story will draw you in right from the start and, like all good books, you'll hate when it finally draws to its satisfying close. Two thumbs up! I anxiously await the next yarn from this talented author.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Great story teller

What a terrific story, and so well read by the author - a rarity in audio books. I loved the characters and their individual voices. I was especially charmed by the author's voice for the little 5 year old - young without being babyish. This is the second book I've listened to by this author, and I've loved both. Time to find the next.

10 of 11 people found this review helpful

amusing story, good listen

great characters, slow beginning but built up nicely. Good listen. Amusing story line.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

A decent effort

Joshilyn Jackson's debut novel, "Gods in Alabama", is a stunning work which transcends genre (it is in turns mystery, skilled comedy, family history and rich slice of southern life) and deserves to be called "literature". This follow-up book is not so finely honed, and while well-written and beautifully-read, it belongs strictly in the category of "chick lit". While a very fine example of the genre, it wouldn't have held my interest on paper for very long. Ms. Jackson's pleasant, down-home voice and skillful characterizations make for a fun listen, but after purchasing almost a dozen copies of "Gods" in hardcover and sending them to everyone I know, I will be keeping "Between" all to myself.

9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Wonderful!

Loved the story and the narration. The author/narrator sounds a lot like Reese Witherspoon so if you like her you'll enjoy the narration. Maybe it's my southern roots that get pulled so deep into Ms. Jackson's authentic stories but I just loved this one and Gods in Alabama. Looking forward to the next one!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

super author

This is the second Johsilyn Jackson novel I have read (the first one was Gods in Alabama) and I have loved them both. Ms Jackson is a wonderful writer. She has good perception of human nature and excellent ability to describe characters in words. Between Georgia has a great story line and held my interest from the first words to the end. It is funny, tragic, loving and fascinating. I am from the South and can relate to so much of the book (instances, phrases, characters, etc) but the story is interesting no matter where you come from. The women characters, who are all unique, are gripping (some in a positive sense and some in a negative sense). Generally I am not pleased with a book when the author is the reader, but Joshilyn Jackson is not only an extremely talented writer, she is an excellent reader and really brings the characters to life. I highly recommend Between Georgia and don't think anyone could be disappointed in it, and most everyone will love it.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Oh, Georgia...

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Growing up in Loganville, Georgia and having lived in Alaska for going on 3 years now, I can't help but grin from ear to ear feeling just a little bit like this author took me back there. Sure, I want to be disgruntled about the stereotypical characteristics the Between inhabitants exhibit, but I just can't. I've got family and friends sprinkled throughout the Loganville-Between-Athens areas, and some of them have been known to act a little bit like these people... in the best ways, of course. Some of the details Jackson captured put a smile in my heart like the way everybody down there looks after family be it brawling or taking on a child that needs some extra loving. I'm so glad I read this. Her writing style makes me feel right at home.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful