Puts you in the Shoes of the Story's Characters
581119
Very well written, a great account of what it might feel like to be black in America during a time of severe inequality and injustice in the country's history.
1847771
I really enjoyed this book. The characters bring up many mixed emotions in the reader and well illustrate the complexities of human relationships. The characters are each unique, yet recognizable and believable. This story leaves you wishing you knew the rest of the story
1398291
good story following 3 characters who's lives are disrupted and unknowingly entwined. the characters are well developed, and you feel for each of them as they try to sort out the struggles in their lives.
2491113
This is a story that takes place over one day.  To my mind that is a difficult sort of book to write unless it is well done, and this one is well done.
Tells the day from the perspective of the four main characters.  Each of them brings their own distinctive voice to the story and it is well worth your reading investment.
This is a must read.
70369
As a fan of classics, I dare say they could be "boring" to inexpert readers, yet this one can easily fill your expectations as well as a modern bestselling novel. In the course of the story you learn to understand the characters and why they made the mistakes they made. Also the story is fairly unpredictable, which is a great quality if you do not intend to fall asleep while reading, so be sure to keep in mind all the names because they may reappear later as an important character to the story. You'll must likely pity all the characters at some point because they'll all go through tough stuff, notwithstanding at the end you may shed tears of happiness rather than of sorrow.
1325819
You will fall in love with the characters in this story all the while getting caught up in the drama that is unfolding around them.  This story will change the way you look at progress and rethink the way you look at people who live simpler, humbler lives. What a great way to bring attention through storytelling to an important issue that impacts us all.  I loved it!
4666600
Attention is given to all the important details. Mario Meallet has created a modern story with up to date characters you start to be concerned about, and wish you could sit down with them and have a drink of some of that Russian Vodka from the story. These are people you get to know, they are people you might know right now, or think you do.
Halfway through, the pace reminded me of how sometimes, stories are tailor made to be a movie. This, surprisingly, could be is one.
A great read, one for which I would like to thank Mario, given the opportunity.
4650273
This well structured novel presents a generational story through the perspective of individual characters. Each character brings new information to the events, often adding indiscreet details that makes you rethink your opinion of all the characters. The weakest chapter is the opening chapter which doesn't develop the characters and their situation in enough detail. It jumps around in the physical setting of the story without providing detailed explanation.
However the story hits it stride with the subsequent character story chapters.
2069607
It starts out sort of confusing, jumping from character to character, but once the pieces start to fit together it's a great read. The characters are relatable, and the story is not one that you feel has been told too many times to count.
2703841
The author writes in such a way as I can visualize the characters and environment. A quick read, but I really enjoyed the story
2964456
This book was beautifully written that it allows the reader to step into the shoes of the main character and experience the life he lived.  I've read it twice, and the second time I appreciated the book more.
3174345
good read, makes you feel like you are part of the book
204772
I was immersed in the story of these people from the first.  Sometimes I found it hard to follow because new characters would suddenly appear, but I was able to contruct the framework that held them all together.  A wonderful read!
3031436
Fun story and a quick read. I didn't really get attached to the characters until the third act. Up until then, I wasn't sure if I would take the time to finish the story but I'm glad I did.

The story jumps around frequently from scene to scene following each group of adventurers and I found myself having to pause to remember which characters were doing what and sometimes confusing them. Overall, I liked the story and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
4969573
It's a captivating story, but even more rewarding to the reader is the exploration of values of the major characters.
3178174
This is an easy read.  The story is engaging, as are the characters.  It is a page-turner, even though some of the actions of the characters did not always fully ring true.
3828581
Good story, great characters, some surprises in this novel.