Leaves of the Linden Tree
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Corrie Holden opens a bookstore in Linden Grove and begins living the dream of her 30-something years-----independence and her enthusiasm for books. But the unacknowledged presence of xenophobia and racism in this idyllic Illinois farm town eventually has a devastating effect on the new bookstore. Soon after the store opens, Corrie meets Breanna Campbell, victim of domestic violence, and Jimmy Kosmatka, the manager of Long Creek Stable, taciturn and rough-edged. Long ago convicted of a victimless felony, Jimmy is in the process of rebuilding his own idealism. Breanna is beginning a journey that will take her from a world of hopeless fantasy to a new life. When the perpetrator of a hate crime turns out to be the last person Corrie would have suspected, she and Jimmy discover the principles of restorative justice-- and their love for one another.
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Setting aside the fact that this ‘‘book'' contains what I could possibly characterize as the cheesiest, most cliched opening chapter in the History of Literature, the very first pages contain one of the most despicable, offending descriptions of a main character.
Seen through the eyes of a male character and possible love interest - because the writer doesn't know how to create anticipation - he views her as ‘‘beautiful'' despite the fact that her clothes are ‘‘crinkled'' and her hips are ‘‘wide''. ....
Shameful, blatantly hideous, unacceptable, offensive. I obviously DNF this one but I broke the law and rated it because the message it contains is despicable.
Many thanks to Black Rose Writing and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
