This is an in depth, yet interesting look at the rich history of the Appalachian family life throughout the ages. From wichcraft to trailer-trash this book covers it all.

Interwoven with the moving and deeply human recital of loves and losses are the folklore, the music, the scenery of the region-one can almost hear the twang of banjos and the high nasal voices; one almost breathes in the air of Hoot Owl Holler - Cleveland Plain Dealer review

A fascinating glimpse of a remote and rural part of the country. You won't put this one down!

Like nothing Ive read before. The families draw you in- its hard to put down.

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A book I couldn't put down. Lee Smith is one of my favorite authors and this book scores again. It's so interesting to follow the family line of people she chooses to tell the story, each with their own voice, their own section of the book.

Sometimes, I find myself wondering who inhabited the land I live on. Lee Smith tells this story of her enchanted and often dark Hoot Owl Hollar and surrounding places like Hurricane Mountain, and Black Rock with characters named Almarine, Red Emmy, Dory, Pricey Jane and Ora Mae and offers us a glimpse into the oral history of this community.

Lee Smith is a good storyteller! Now, to see if I've missed any of her other books.

Carole

I enjoyed this book. Want to read more from this author

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