What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *The story centers around Granny May and her grandson Rory. Granny May is a "healer" and Rory is a Korean War Veteran.
2. *They reside in a cabin up in the Appalachian Mountains. Granny Mae is shunned by the community because of her "powers" and methods for healing.
3. *Upon Rory's return from the war, he tries to get back to his life by finding a job. This isn't easy because he has one wooden leg. He ends up being a whiskey "runner" and is always trying to stay one step ahead of the law.
4. *When Rory meets a new women, he begins to find himself spending more and more time in the church. Her father isn't thrilled about this.
5. *Granny May and Rory also have to deal with a trauma that Rory's mother suffered.
What I Thought Of It - FIVE Observations/Reflections:
1. *The writing was descriptive, lyrical, and detailed. Because of this, I did get lost at times during the reading.
2. *As beautiful as the writing was, some descriptions would go on for several paragraphs if not pages. I'm a reader who needs a bit more conversation and/or action.
3. *I was intrigued by both Granny May and Rory. Their relationship was special and unique.
4. *I had a hard time relating to and/or understanding some of the "magical/mythical" events that transpired throughout the story.
5. *To be honest, I did skim at times because the story just wasn't holding my interest.
Who Should Read It: This is definitely a book for the adult reader who is alright with lots of details, descriptions, and flowery language. The plot is a bit slow moving. I often say I'm not the reader for "true" literature and that may be the case with this story. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars!
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