Brenda R. (bothrootes) reviewed Red River (Tademy Family Chronicles, Bk 2) on + 207 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I really enjoyed reading about the family history of the black families, the Tademys' and the Smiths'. The novel reveals the story of the people of Colfax, Louisian following the Civil War through 4 generations. This novel, based on history was very educational as well as entertaining.
Helpful Score: 1
Almost as good as Cane River, this story weaves true events in U.S. history with some of the knowledge the author has uncoverd about her own family history. Written in the voices of recently freed slaves, it is touching and heartbreaking at the same time. Lalita Tademy, who did a masterful job in Cane River has a knack for engaging the reader in a thoughtful way. It's not a pretty story but the lives of the characters are so vivid and real one can't help but become absorbed in the telling of it.
