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Deep thinking about the "southern way of life" - thought provoking. Good for Book Club discussions.

I expected more of this book. It leads one to believe there is a mystery to be solved, but the book is about a kid's life in a Mississippi town in the 70s. It is very long and really drags on in many places. I read to the end only to find what happened to the brother and who was responsible, but it just ends with none of these questions answered. A huge disappointment.

I would read & recommend any book written by Donna Tartt; she is a true talent, one of the most impressive American writers on the scene today. I'm simply amazed at her ability to invoke the atmosphere of such different geographical regions of our great country as California, Vermont, and Mississippi -- each with love and insight.

Very well written

Excellent read.