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The author used such lyrical wording in this book. One of the best southern books I have ever read
Kidd's language and storytelling are nicely crafted and paced in this novel often compared to "To Kill a Mockingbird." Not as good, of course. Interesting story of an abused white girl setting off with her black housekeeper across the South to find her aunt.
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This book reminded me a lot of To Kill a Mockingbird (due in large part to the race issues that formed a large portion of the story line) and Fried Green Tomatoes (probably due to the abundance of bees and the part they played). Overall, it was a perfect mix. I enjoyed the story immensely, and I found myself so caught up in the characters that I could actually feel their pain, their losses and their wins. In a word, I was hooked, and I learned a lot along the way. I learned of unfairness, about
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This is a re-read from the first time, when I read it to help tutor a kid I was working with. Absolutely adored it, and would really love to see the movie.
I loved this book, highly recommend it!
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