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Josephine: Red Dirt and Whiskey
by
Melinda McGuire (Goodreads Author)
It’s the Great Depression in rural northeast Texas, and not much has changed, except in the life of Josephine Killian. After losing her mother and her aunt, Josephine finds herself alone and independent. Loneliness leads her to sacrifice her freedom for the bonds of marriage, and life becomes routine. But, when a mysterious stranger, Ethan, appears, he draws out what Josep...more
Paperback, 204 pages
Published
November 2011
by CreateSpace
(first published February 8th 2011)
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May 11, 2012
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Josephine started off with promise, and the first third of the book became increasingly interesting, but then the middle third was repetitive, boring, predictable, and Josephine became more and more unlikeable, and since she was the primary character, with the others only seen through her own self-centered perspective, it made for an irritating read. None of the characters were likeable, although I was well-disposed to Josephine in the beginning, partly out of sympathy for her situation. That sy...more
Samuel vs Ethan: Church-goer vs What's-church? It's easy to place myself in the shoes of the young Josephine; any female with one emotional nerve inside her could do the same. This young depression-era bride turned widow too quickly, and throughout the entire book, I wanted to march right up to each and every single member of Josephine's church and ask them what was wrong with them, that they could preach the Holy Word and yet never check in on this young girl? Josephine becomes as real a charac...more
'Josephine Red Dirt & Whiskey' is a Southern Romance story. The book was delightful and the characters were so realistic. This book was pure enjoyment, and I loved every moment of reading it. Josephine is a spit-fire who is an independent thinker during the time of the Depression in a small town in Texas, when women had to be careful about how they acted and talked.
Following Josephine's exploits was just fun, and until the ending you don't quite know who Ethan is nor why his interest in Jose...more
Following Josephine's exploits was just fun, and until the ending you don't quite know who Ethan is nor why his interest in Jose...more
Oh, the emotions I felt while reading Josephine's story! Looking forward to reading more of this author's work!!!
This was a great book about a lonely girl married at 17...
I can't stop thinking about Josephine.
I would totally recommend this book.
I can't stop thinking about Josephine.
I would totally recommend this book.
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Hello Reader, and Welcome!
I'm glad you are here.
A little about me - I'm a native Texan. I've lived on both coasts of the U.S. and returned to Texas.
I grew up traveling red dirt roads surrounded by Pine trees.
My Hefner Falls series, including my debut novel, Josephine: Red Dirt & Whiskey, focus on the fictional town of Hefner Falls and transport readers to various points in history, including t...more
More about Melinda McGuire...
I'm glad you are here.
A little about me - I'm a native Texan. I've lived on both coasts of the U.S. and returned to Texas.
I grew up traveling red dirt roads surrounded by Pine trees.
My Hefner Falls series, including my debut novel, Josephine: Red Dirt & Whiskey, focus on the fictional town of Hefner Falls and transport readers to various points in history, including t...more
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