Good Dirt

 

“Good Dirt” by Charmaine Wilkerson
Published by Ballantine Books
 
I loved this book from start to finish.  This is much more than a family drama.  It is their history, their legacy, and the bond that holds them together.  It is multigenerational, starting with a woman stolen and sold into slavery, continuing with the story of her son and his brother-in-law.  Then the current generation’s story is told in dual timelines – right before a family member is murdered and 20 years after.  And in the middle of it all is a family heirloom with a story of its own.  I loved the settings, the characters, the storylines, and the writing itself.  I highly recommend it.
 
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the complimentary copy of this book.  As always, the opinions expressed within this review are completely my own.
 
Finished 1/19/25 – 5/5 stars
 
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