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Cataloochee
Cataloochee
Author: Wayne Caldwell
Against the breathtaking backdrop of Appalachia comes a rich, multilayered post-Civil War saga of three generations of families -- their dreams, their downfalls, and their faith. Cataloochee is a slice of southern Americana told in the classic tradition of Flannery O’Connor and William Faulkner. — Nestled in the mountains of North Ca...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780812973730
ISBN-10: 0812973739
Publication Date: 6/10/2008
Pages: 368
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 4
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dolver avatar reviewed Cataloochee on + 240 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
I really enjoyed this book. The rating before I added mine was 1 star --so I almost just passed it up. Decided to give it 50 pages.....at page 178, I realized I forgot about just giving it 50 pages.

The story is about a couple families in the late 1800-early 1900's in North Carolina mountains. It read kind of like a book on local history - telling stories about the local people and the area. I kept picturing my great-greats while I was reading it!

Read it - you won't be dissappointed!
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Helpful Score: 1
Well written book about the backwoods people in North Carolina. However, I wanted more information on most of the characters. There was too much jumping around, and too many characters whose stories were undeveloped. A pleasant read nonetheless and if you're from the region I think you'll really like it, as it does not make fun of these peoples but gives credence to their views and way of life. Nonetheless, I would still call it a born classic and a masterful debut for a new author.
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