Helpful Score: 2
I first noticed Valerie Fraser Luesse when she published her debut 3 years ago since we share a first name.
Her love of the South is obvious in her writing. This novel, set in the Louisiana bayou of 1949, immersed me in its time and place. I could see the Spanish moss hanging from cypress trees, hear the rich sounds of nature, and taste the delicious food. Not since Where the Crawdads Sing have I been so fully transported to the coastal South via a book.
The novel illustrates several themes told through wonderful characters, including the value of preserving one's heritage, the importance of education for all, and that home is where people love and respect you. I also appreciated learning about Cajun history and culture.
Thank you to Revell Publishing and NetGalley for the review copy; all thoughts are my own.
Her love of the South is obvious in her writing. This novel, set in the Louisiana bayou of 1949, immersed me in its time and place. I could see the Spanish moss hanging from cypress trees, hear the rich sounds of nature, and taste the delicious food. Not since Where the Crawdads Sing have I been so fully transported to the coastal South via a book.
The novel illustrates several themes told through wonderful characters, including the value of preserving one's heritage, the importance of education for all, and that home is where people love and respect you. I also appreciated learning about Cajun history and culture.
Thank you to Revell Publishing and NetGalley for the review copy; all thoughts are my own.
