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Book Review of Shout Down the Moon

Shout Down the Moon
Shout Down the Moon
Author: Lisa Tucker
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 3


Really excellent read---I could hardly put it down. Patty Taylor grew up in an abusive, alcoholic household and graduated into a dysfunctional relationship while still young. When he is tossed into prison for drug-dealing, she is left alone and pregnant. It's only when she becomes the unwanted lead singer for a band and has to confront her boyfriend after he is released from prison, that she really takes a stand. Lisa Tucker does an excellent job of giving Patty a voice and making you sorrow or celebrate with her. I enjoyed the book so much, I am going onto PBS as soon as I finish this review to look for Tucker's debut book, The Song Reader.