Stormy Weather Audiobook

" The writing style didn't bother me, but the lack of a story and main character did. I guess it was about Janine in the end, but I think she should have kept the focus on the family as a whole, instead of the lack of elaboration on Janine. The whole time I was reading this book, I kept thinking that it would have been a perfect novel to include different chapters from different people's perspective. I think that really would have helped, as the story was good, but... muddled I think is the word for this book. "

" More episodic and less involving than Giles's previous novel Enemy Women, Stormy Weather is still an interesting tale of a Dust Bowl family in Texas and their attempts to survive. All the elements to make this a gripping Depression drama seem to be there, yet the book never builds to its full potential. Still, it is an excellent summer read and a decent page-turner. "

" Just rose my "ick" factor! Didn't like the charaters for writing. Wouldn't recommend it. "

" Pretty good historical fiction. Vivid imagery of the great depression. "

" Wonderful story with colorful writing and well-developed characters. A great book! "

" This book is during the depression and it amazed me how people would be so innovative in using up everything within reach. Nothing was wasted. I really enjoyed this book, she developes characters well and injects informative pieces of history at the same time. "

" It is like her other writing. The story is interesting, but told in a very ordianry manner, almost to the point of boring. I want to know what happens so I keep reading the book, but I fee fortunate that I do not have those peoples lives. "

" A book on hardship, love, family. "

" Really enjoyed the main character of the book. Found that period in American History very interesting. Especially from a "Texas" point of view. Book was a little slow at times. "

" Tale of young girl growing into young woman during the depression. Her father and family wandered around Texas looking for work in oil fields. After father gone, family moves back to family farm. Interesting characters. "

" Interesting book about a family of women (the father is gone) during the Depression. "

" Such a good book. What a tough character Jeanine. It makes you gratful for what you have. "

" Another strong female character from the author of Enemy Women. The setting is 1930's Texas, Dust Bowl/Depression era. Paulette Jiles is a horsewoman and her love of the animal comes through clearly in both books. Highly recommended! "

" Very tough start, almost gave up, but about a third of the way in the author found her stride. "

" WOW! The words flow so beautifully that it makes this book an easy, yet eloquent, read. I loved, loved, loved this story! A wonderful story of perseverance during the dust storms and the great depression. Fabulous! "

" Couldn't finish this one because I just couldn't connect with some of the narrator-characters. "

" I liked this book, but I kept waiting for something...more to happen. The description of life in the TX oil fields and living during the Depression was excellent, but the characters stayed a bit distant. An enjoyable read, but not outstanding. "

" Texas, Depression, dust storms, drought, oil rigs, horses. Good story,struggle of four women to survive. Well-written. "

" This book takes place durring the depression and it's always interesting to read about this period in time. However, I had a really hard time with the writing style of this book. It was very choppy and unorganized. However, I did like the story and the characters. "

" sale at B&N. good book! "

" hard times, dysfunctional families. other people write such better reviews but if i don't write something i will forget the book within days. oil riggin bootleg swillin hanky pank dad, serious dust bowl poverty and hard work, but love seeps into even the hardest lives. "

" I read this book for my book club. No one in the club liked it. We thought it was a take off of "Grapes of Wrath" We thought the characters never developed. Very disappointing book. "

" Really enjoyed the main character of the book. Found that period in American History very interesting. Especially from a "Texas" point of view. Book was a little slow at times. "

" I feel like I should go brush the grit from my teeth after reading this dusty Texas tale. Good storyline. Would have enjoyed learning more about the supporting characters and I'd love to read aa sequel. I think there is a lot more story to tell! "

" This was highly recommended by a friend but I just thought it was alright. "

" I loved this book. I didn't think it was going to be all that great, but by the end of it I really wanted to keep going in the lives of these characters. "

" This was a great story that took place during the dust bowl period in the U.S. Although the story is pretty good, I was disappointed in the abruptness of the ending. I had expected a bit more out of it. "

" I would give it 4 1/2. I liked it. It was like Grapes of Wrath only more contemporary and more from a woman's point of view. "

" This book takes place durring the depression and it's always interesting to read about this period in time. However, I had a really hard time with the writing style of this book. It was very choppy and unorganized. However, I did like the story and the characters. "

" Great read, has history of the Great Depression in the grimy, gritty oil fields of Texas, a story about women making it on their own during tough times. Great character development of the mother and sisters. "

" this book is a must read for anyone who loves strong women, Texans, and history! "

" Very slow to start, took almost half the book for the story to get going; all character development and story background/set-up. Once the paced picked up, I enjoyed the story. "

" This book was very interesting... it took a little while for me to really get into it, but once I did, I really enjoyed it. I loved Jiles style of writing and learning more about the Great Depression in the oil towns of Texas. Over all, a good book! "

" Slow, boring, bad…no reason for being a BN selection…depression dust storms "

" Couldn't finish this one because I just couldn't connect with some of the narrator-characters. "