Backseat Saints Audiobook

" The book sucks you in almost immediately. I found Rose's character annoying b/c she was weak but interesting nonetheless. It was an easy read and would make a good discussion book. "

" Very fast read with hooks that kept me reading - what happens to Fat Gretel, the dog - is the woman in the airport really her mother - is there a happy ending? Rose Mae, Ro, Ivy, has spent her life being abused by her father and her husband. "

" Jackson writes literary Southern fiction with a humorous twist and I keep going back for more. This time she resurrects a character from "gods in Alabama" and tackles domestic violence. Rose Mae is not character I will soon forget. "

" WOW what a plot twist!! I will have to read Gods in Alabama now that I read this. "

" I went to book club for this one before I read it, and almost no one there liked it. They hated Rose for allowing herself to be abused, and they thought the mom was unrealistic. Maybe I'm more forgiving, because I liked it. "

" This was a surprisingly very entertaining story. I listend to the recording and loved the reader's voice and accent. I found myself laughing more than sighing. "

" I felt that she was too wordy at times but it was a good story and I was surprised by the end. If you are going to read this, make sure you read Gods in Alabama first!!! "

" Loved the symbolism of the cover art more than the book itself. A little racy for my sensibilities. "

" I like books set in the South - like this writer - good to read, although I liked Gods in Alabama better "

" 4.5 stars! I listened to this one read by the author and it was wonderful. I was pulled into the characters lives and felt the emotion and the wonderful images the author portrayed with her words. "

" I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Such a colorful writer. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the book and wanted it to keep going. "

" This was an interesting read and at the end of the book you get chapter one of the next book which ties in to the one you just read...a teaser!!! I loved her characters, it was tough to read in certain parts, and has an ending I was not expecting....I liked it though! "

" This book was about a gal in an extremely physically abusive marriage. Her father was abusive as well and it was interesting to read how this poor girl picked men who were like her father. Such an interesting and fast read, I enjoyed it. "

" I loved this book all the way til the last 5 pages. The ending was a bit sweet and tidy for my taste. Ro was such a fantastic character and its unusual to read a book about domestic violence that doesnt invoke pity...an interesting and original perspective. Great read! "

" Another reference to the Cadillac Ranch. This author weaves mentions of various people, places, etc. through each of her books. None of the books are sequels - but the author often revisits a character. I do recommend you start with Gods in Alabama. Looking forward to her fifth book due out in July. "

" Seemed really long and slow moving. "

" I hate, hate, hated the main character. "

" I loved this book all the way til the last 5 pages. The ending was a bit sweet and tidy for my taste. Ro was such a fantastic character and its unusual to read a book about domestic violence that doesnt invoke pity...an interesting and original perspective. Great read! "

" I loved this book! Once again, Joshilyn Jackson has kept my attention from start to finish. Although, it was slow starting for me, it soon picked up speed and I was flipping pages in a blur. Great book! "

" Fast read that had me on the edge of my seat. "

" I wasn't sure that I liked it about half way through, but then it had some twists I did not expect. I enjoyed it so much that I am reading the "prequel" to this one, Gods in Alabama. "

" I little bit too much of the same story of "Gods in Alabama". "

" Interesting book. I loved the authors use of language. Listening on audio made it even better because of the southern accent. Really kept my attention and by the end I couldn't put it down. Thanks for the recommendation, Nancy. "

" Although moments were outside my comfort zone, that is was convinced me it was so good. It pushed me to keep reading and I was well satisfied. "

" Like all of Joshilyn Jackson's book, I loved this one. Her plots just pull you in and keep you reading. "

" Absolutetely loved this book. The audio version is narrated by the author, which is such a treat, to hear the passion of her voice in this sad but wonderful story. "