Sweeping Up Glass

An easy read that captures your interest

Sweeping up Glass is an easy read. The book is well written and the characters are interesting. It's a bit slow going at first. However, once things pick up, you're captured and cannot put the book down because you're dying to know what will happen next. The plot has a nice twist that is unexpected. I can't wait to read Wall's next book. I'm sure it will be a page turner, too. This is a definite read!

Beats To Kill a Mockingbird for me!

I was enthralled throughout this story. Perfect characterization, amazing twist in a compelling plot. I would recommend to anyone who has time to read the entire thing, because you can't put it down. Should be in the Oprah book club! Can't wait for Carolyn Wall's next novel. Glad I came upon this novel.

Engaging story with a surprise

Sweeping Up Glass is an engaging piece of literature, rich with imagery. The characters and setting are both unique and fully dimensional. Wall is successful in pulling the reader into this colorful tale. When the reader is caught up in the developing saga, a new twist arrives, which creates another realm for discussion.

Wonderful.

I picked up this book for my mother, and decided to read it myself. It's not usually the type of book I read, but it turned out to be an outstanding story. It's full of very "real" characters and emotion. The characters aren't perfect or always nice, but you'll sympathize with them as they each grow from their experiences. This would be a great book for a book club.

A Great Book

This book held my attention throughout. Lorna Raver does an excellent job in narrating. Hope they make a movie of this book.
Five Stars!

excellent book

I definitely recommend this book. Totally and completely. The author captures your interest from the very first page. The only reason I even put this one down was because I had to earn my paycheck!!! I haven't read a book this good in a long time, and it feels great. I was starting to worry...

The voice of the narrator is fresh and consistent, and the images she spins for the reader are vivid. The author keeps within the character for the entire book, not digressing at all into what we all are used to-- the "author's voice". I completely believed in Olivia Harker and was on her side all the way. It does get a bit confusing in some places, but that helped to build the character of Olivia and make her more real.

The story works so well. Nothing in this novel was unnecessary. Every element eventually leads to the ending, and finally every piece of the puzzle falls into place. It all makes sense! I love books like this, that keep you guessing until the author finally has to tell you (or you've figured it out) and brings everything together. And the story itself-- early 1930's southeast America, the segregation and disrespect of the "coloreds"-- was intriguing and exciting.

Pick up this book during your next trip to the bookstore. You won't be disappointed.

LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT

I can't say enough good things about this novel. You come to know each and every character no matter how small their part in the book. The setting is brilliantly illustrated. I could feel myself in the tar paper shack, the grocery, the church. This book will be a great read for book clubs and those readers who don't like mainstream fiction. I will recommend this title time and time again.

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