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Suzanne
Apr 29, 2013 rated it it was ok
I really struggled with the rating for this one. On the one hand, the subject matter was a great topic, and I did get pulled into the story rather quickly. I felt tense throughout the first half, experiencing the ambiance of the rural Southern town. But........then the book fell apart. While seemingly still exploring the civil rights movement, the book becomes sugar-coated in this 'happily ever after,' completely unrealistic manner.

My biggest complaint is the main character, Alison Tillman. At f
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Kimberly
Apr 30, 2013 marked it as to-read
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