The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks
My review
rating: 3 of 5 stars
I really, really wanted to enjoy this book. And on one level, I did. I enjoyed the setting, the Civil War so realistically and unapologetically rendered, the poetic descriptions, and uncommon dialogue. But on another level, I found myself not able to connect with the main characters. At times I found the characters to be so darkly introspective as to cross the line into the unbelievable. I do admire the story itself though
Published on March 24, 2009 15:16