Wonderfully written story of southeastern Kentucky and east Tennessee. Ms. Collins book is a pleasure to read. I am from her hometown, but have not had the opportunity to meet her. She describes the people of Applachia in a way that only an insider could. I hope to read many more of her books in the future.
appliachian real life [thr the eyes of a coal miners gd-dau
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
Wonderfully written from one who knows her mountain and small farming people of appliachia
One of the best books I've read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
I love to read legal dramas and this one is one of my favorites. You can tell the author researched the legal system but didn't feel the need the drown the reader in legal jargon to prove it. The character developement is great, and I think Alma is a deep character with many facets and a well develooped personlity, not the sterotypical business woman coming back to the small town after being in the big city. Overall this book is interesting and envolved from cover to cover with an interesting twist at the end. I can't wait to read Collins' next novel.
More than a regional story - a great legal thriller!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
If you're from Kentucky, this book speaks to you in extra ways, but for anyone who has escaped the past and thought never to look back, Alma and her homecoming will have resonance. Collins' writing about her Appalachian characters and landscape hints at a strange magic I hope we'll see more of in future books, as well as spinning a great suspense yarn.
Uuderstand appalacha history, one must understand its people
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
A book that is so very typical of people living in appalacha and gives realistic decription of characters in the last decade as well as how difficult a way of life is to change. Outstanding characters with tremendous suspence in every chapter.
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