Eat, Drink and Be From Mississippi Audiobook

" Interesting characters and a fun read! "

" A bit slow-moving, but I kept coming back and did finish it. Not a page-turner, but interesting enough. "

" I've enjoyed all of Nanci Kincaid's work - until I read Eat, Drink, and be from Mississippi. I think I was simply unable to relate to the characters in this novel. It was an okay story but nothing more. "

" Never really got going. Had a few good moments - but very slow moving. "

" It bothers me that I didn't really care for this book, because I seem to remember that I LOVED Kincaid's book, As Hot As It Was You Ought to Thank Me. But I don't really even remember that book, so it doesn't matter. This one...was kind of like reading a grown-up version of "See Spot Run." The author didn't really tell a story so much as simply describe what the characters were doing. Early on, it didn't bother me too much, but the middle of the book was a huge drag -- made worse by Kincaid's awkward attempt to write dialogue in Ebonics for Arnold and every other African-American character. By the end, I just wanted to be finished and was kind of annoyed that I hadn't jumped ship. "

" Yuck! What a tedious book. I made myself finish it but would like to get all of those hours back... "

" Meh...the story was good but nothing more. "

" I absolutely loved this book It was an awesome brother and sister novel with some some very interesting and funny characters thrown in to make the book really click. "

" A little far-fetched but still a good story. "

" Despite weaknesses I likes it. "

" I really enjoyed this book. It was a simple book that was interesting to me. Perhaps it was the Southern culture (although lived out of the South) or the way they took in and helped a young man with a troubled past that intrigued me, but I really enjoyed this book. "

" A fun read, reminded me of a lot of good things about being from the South. "

" Got about 1/3 of the way through -- this book was really oddly written. I can't even put my finger on why, but it was like, lots of exposition that was supposed to pass for character development. I didn't Hate It, it was just sort of bleh. "

" I've really loved Nanci Kincaid's other books, but this one was only so-so. "

" great title, nice idea, too long- needed more editing; I wanted more from it then it delivered. "

" The depiction of a brother and sister from Mississippi who move to California certainly rang true, but the writing was a bit amatuerish at times. The main storyline was good, but a bit scattered. "

" this looked like it would be a charming, quirky character driven book, and it was for the first 1/4. Then it became predictable, trite and preachy. Too bad! my run of great reads has ended! On to the next... "

" A well written story that explores family dynamics, unlikely relationships and loyalty. Interesting characters, a quick read. I liked it. "

" Excellent story that pulls you in. I wanted to find out what happened to the characters and what the stories were that each alluded to. "

" Not as good as the title and cover would have you believe. "

" I love southern fiction, this wasn't really southern fiction. The kitschy characters were kind of endearing, but the story falls kinda flat and has an abrupt ending. OK for a library read, but I wouldn't waste money to buy this one for my collection. Interesting but not much there. "

" Listened to this book on tape. The reader was good. The material was OK. Nothing special. "

" If you enjoy Southern writing pick this one up! Very good. The South (especially Mississippi) will haunt you. Kincaid does an excellent job talking about leaving the South--and what you'll inadvertently carry with you! "

" Kind of corny, but a good story that made me cry a little bit. "

" Inspiring, but a bit gritty at times. Tackles tough topics with Southern charm. "

" Brother & sister from Mississippi move to California and become successful & wealthy. Story line is decent enough to keep you turning the pages yet doesn't deliver a satisfying ending. "