Review of A Walk Through the Grapes

[Amkelani Mpofu]

[Following is a volunteer review of "A Walk Through the Grapes" by David Jackson.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Moving back home in one's mid-twenties after a failed dream is a humbling experience that many of us experience. At the beginning of the book, we find Jace Grazer in this difficult situation which despite being coupled by the fact that he hadn't left on good terms, this was to be the least of his worries. After a warm welcome from his family members, little did he know that a "Welcome Home" celebration would serve as the beginning of being caught in the cobwebs of family secrets, recurring complications in trying to uncover them while trying to maneuver through his love life and self-discovery.

As an artist in my mid-twenties with a seemingly stagnant career and my unintentional mistakes that just keep happening somehow, I could relate to Jace in many aspects. I enjoyed the process in which the characters were developed and I admired how the author managed to get me to understand each character's point of view even though the whole book mainly focused on Jace's point of view. I felt the warmth in Marie's motherly love, felt the love behind Robert's sternness and I absolutely enjoyed Mackenzie's bubbly character despite her flaws. The term 'unputdownable' came up in my mind from the beginning as I relished the vivid descriptions of the beauty that lies in the countryside both in landscapes and the way of living practiced by the people there.

A Walk Through the Grapes by David Jackson contains a thrillingly high level of suspense raised by the constant drama that occurs in it. The endings of almost every chapter made my jaw drop which is something that compelled me to continue reading. Although I understood that regulating the reader's emotions was crucial in the author's flow of pacing, I still didn't enjoy how most new chapters dropped the bar completely from some blazing hot drama to some supposedly wholesome scene from the past for instance. The book was so brilliant however this is the only flaw I found in it.

I confidently rate the book a solid 4 out of 4 stars. It was truly a great read, I found absolutely no errors in the book. The chapters started and began clearly, there was no confusion whatsoever. There was no profanity and the romantic scenes were minimal and non-explicit. Readers who enjoy riveting stories behind the quiet-looking life in the countryside or in a small town coupled with family dramas would enjoy this book. You will form a lovely connection with the main character especially and the rollercoaster ride of his thoughts, adventures, and emotions.

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A Walk Through the Grapes
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[readingswithsoso]

The endings of almost every chapter made my jaw drop which is something that compelled me to continue reading.

I also agree that the chapters' endings where very good. The author did a great job on it.

[Amy Luman]

I can only imagine what it is like to have to move back in with your parents after thinking that finally you were gone. Fortunately for me, I never had to deal with that. They were as glad to be rid of me as I was to go.