Helpful Score: 2
Upon finishing this book I found that I did not like it as much as I thought I would. However, being in two groups that were discussing the novel, at the same time, I took the time for a more thoughtful approach to the book and found thru my own revisit of the story, and thru the ideas and perceptions of others, I had not given the story its full due.
Buried in the hills of the Applalachians was a sinister Jim Jones type preacher, Chambliss, who ruthlessly took control of his parish. Among which was a young married mother, Julie, whose marriage had gone awry, and was vulnerable to the preachers control. Barely to the outside of the church, was Adelaide, who cared for and taught the congregations children - but outside the church, feeling that the service was too sinister for their well-being, and collaborating to make sure that no church secrets were revealed. Additional characters are thrown in this novel, which is narrated by three of them, Adelaide, one of Julie's sons Jess, and the town sheriff Clem - all who play a major part in the novel. Secrets, betrayal and redemption are all solid themes in this novel - which is well worth the read. 4 stars
Buried in the hills of the Applalachians was a sinister Jim Jones type preacher, Chambliss, who ruthlessly took control of his parish. Among which was a young married mother, Julie, whose marriage had gone awry, and was vulnerable to the preachers control. Barely to the outside of the church, was Adelaide, who cared for and taught the congregations children - but outside the church, feeling that the service was too sinister for their well-being, and collaborating to make sure that no church secrets were revealed. Additional characters are thrown in this novel, which is narrated by three of them, Adelaide, one of Julie's sons Jess, and the town sheriff Clem - all who play a major part in the novel. Secrets, betrayal and redemption are all solid themes in this novel - which is well worth the read. 4 stars
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