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After his mother is killed, four-year-old Clay Sizemore finds himself alone in a small Appalachian mining town. At first, unsure of Free Creek, he slowly learns to lean on its residents as family. There's Aunt Easter, who is always filled with a sense of foreboding, bound to her faith above all; quilt-making Uncle Paul; untamable Evangeline; and Alma, the fiddler whose song wends it way into Clay's heart. Together, they help Clay fashion a quilt of a life from what treasured pieces surround him. . . .
A long love poem to the hills of Kentucky. It flows with Appalachian music, religion, and that certain knowledge that your people will always hold you close. . . . Like the finely stitched quilts that Clay's Uncle Paul labors over, the author sews a flawless seam of folks who love their home and each other.
-Southern Living
A long love poem to the hills of Kentucky. It flows with Appalachian music, religion, and that certain knowledge that your people will always hold you close. . . . Like the finely stitched quilts that Clay's Uncle Paul labors over, the author sews a flawless seam of folks who love their home and each other.
-Southern Living
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5 member(s) found this review helpful.
A wonderful story set in Appalachia. Clay, a coal miner, lost his mother when he was quite young but grows up in the heart of his family. The story starts with Clay as an adult, searching but not really understanding what he needs. The journey is deftly told, the characters achingly true. The author does a masterful job portraying a sense of place and culture, with love and respect. I loved the characters and would enjoy reading about them again. Thanks, House, for a lovely piece of work.
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very nicely written novel which takes place in Kentucky. Gives you a real feel for the Appalachians and the people who live there.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Nice read about the hills of Kentucky and the relationships among its three dimensional characters.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very good story of those who live in the hills of Kentucky.If you like Lee Smith or Sandra Dallas this novel is for you. I really liked it!
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
A fabulous book! I love this author, and not just because he's from KY either!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Anyone interested in, or having roots in, the Appalachia Mountains will enjoy this book. The book takes one directly to the mountains from the very first page, "we ain't got no choice but to try now," The speaking patterns of the characters, excellent word choice and vivid description will draw you right into the story. Lovely story. We see the loyalty to family, the church, substance abuse and violence and also deep values and love for the region.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Thoroughly unexpected, but a brilliant read.
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