Sweeping Up Glass: A Novel Audiobook

" this book is simply wonderful. 5 stars! "

" This isn't a feel good story yet is compelling and draws you in. The book is told by Olivia, a young girl growing up in the mountains of Kentucky. As her life progresses you see how the challenges of living in a small mountain town with a violent and mentally ill mother alter her life. Her resentment and anger towards a mother she felt never loved her leaves deep scars of grief around her heart. As her choices become mistakes Olivia learns to endure those heartaches with her last bit of love and hope. "

" Loved the writing and the characters. "

" I almost gave this a 5. Reminded me of To Kill a Mockingbrid and a Time to Kill. Set in mountains of Kentucky in 30"s, poor whites and poorer blacks, Olivia has a crazy mother and a dead dad, raising her grandson. A great book from a new author "

" This one did not stick to me like Glass Castle. "

" If we could give half stars I'd give it 2.5 stars instead of 3. "

" wonderful book!! Powerful narrative that reminds me of To Kill a Mockingbird. MUST READ! "

" I was given this book by a friend who sends me one of her favorite books each year and I was certainly not disappointed. You can read for yourself what the book is about in the reviews. I would certainly highly recommend it to anyone.A good read. "

" Factually farcical. So many incredible plot devices that suspension of disbelief becomes disbelief to the max. "

" This book would make a great book club book. There are so many flawed characters and interesting plots going on. It takes place in KY starting in the late 1800's and continuing on to the Depression. Their lives are daily struggles but they deal with it. "

" This book was well reviewed from independent book stores I love. I got this on CD and started it on a long distance drive. I had a really hard time caring about any of the people and felt like I was still waiting for something to happen after many chapters. So, I gave up. "

" I read this one for our book club. Not sure what to say about it. I was surprized by the end for sure. "

" I read this after I saw the author speak at Quail Ridge Books here in Raleigh. I enjoyed the first 3/4 of the novel. However, I found the ending to be so hokey and contrived that it greatly diminished my overall impression of the book. "

" I enjoyed this book, but it was no To Kill a Mockingbird. Maybe any book that's compared to TKaM will fall short in my eyes. "

" started of great, and the prose is so much fun to read. But by the end....it just ran out of steam. "

" This is another one that I might have given four and a half stars. It started out a little slow, but once I got into it I was really caught up in the characters. "

" I read this for the Noble Readers Book Discussion group. I really enjoyed the style of the writing and the building of the story as in a mystery. "

" A very good read about a courageous woman in depression era Kentucky. I was in admiration of this dutiful, passionate character, despite what her circumstances were. I will be reading more of Wall's work. "

" Good read, quick and good story. "

" I think this is a great book. It has a good story and it is a fast read. Once I picked it up, I didn't want to put it down. "

" I bounced between a 3 & 4 so I guess I'd say 3.5! A very intriguing storyline that kept you interested and I definately didn't figure out the ending! There is some sex in it and although it was minimal and not terribly graphic the immoral nature of it bothered me some. "

" I loved this book. The main character really drew me in. The ending was perfect. Beautiful read. I look forward to more books by Carolyn Wall! "

" A very readable book, which I enjoyed until the last several chapters. I felt the ending was rushed and contrived and kind of ruined the book for me. "

" Great book. I love her style of writing. Has a language all her own. I would love to read more of her fiction. Has another one out or coming out called The Coffin Maker. "

" Dark story with a surprise ending. Set in the Kentucky hills, probably in the mid-twentieth century. Lot's of elements of small town life, racism during the time, good v. evil. The writing style draws you in. Highly recommended. "

" Excellent book!!!! Slow start to the "story", but so colorfully written, you're happy to go with the flow. And then the plot thickens and twists. This one was hard to put down!! "

" i should know by now that any book that is compared to "To Kill a Mockingbird" will inevitably disappoint. however, i can't resist such books as i am an optimistic sort who hopes that someday, someone will write something like it. This novel isn't it, but it is a fine read. "

" well written - full of quirky characters and an interesting storyline, although at times quite dark. "

" Although I hate to admit it.... This story was completely believable. Our country has a very checkered past and this story will leave you wondering..."what the hell were we thinking??" "

" Bookclub title--It started out powerfully, but I don't think she sustained it through to the end. "

" Interesting book and one that I had to keep gong back to. Sad book but also insightful. Ended up loving it "

" This was a good read. The characters were compelling, and the story heartbreaking. The culmination of things at the end seemed a little overdone, but that wouldn't stop me from recommending it. "