Let me preface this statistic-rich post by noting the following: 1) most of these numbers were derived from two online sources, so if they were incorrect then I am also; and 2) if you are caught genuinely breaking a law, you deserve to be fined, ticketed, booted, or otherwise reprimanded as defined by local [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Atlanta’
Seaboro’s Conclusion
Posted in Readings, tagged Atlanta, Georgia, Gullah, Losing the Moon, Lowcountry, Meridy Dresden, Meridy McFadden, Patti Callahan Henry, Seaboro, South Carolina, Tim Oliver, Where the River Runs on March 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Okay, I don’t like to include spoilers, but I’ll probably lace this post with a few in trying to sum up the story and make my review. So if you want it to stay a surprise, quit reading.
Our main character Meridy McFadden Dresden has a problem. After decades of concealing her past and trying to [...]
Seaboro Continued…
Posted in Readings, tagged Atlanta, Georgia, Gullah, Losing the Moon, Lowcountry, Meridy Dresden, Meridy McFadden, Patti Callahan Henry, Seaboro, South Carolina, Tim Oliver, Where the River Runs on March 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Currently on page 168.
The story has moved forward at a decent pace, enough turns to keep it interesting without over-complicating anything … but still a bit on the predictable side. (My only complaint.)
I still love her language, the Gullah proverbs scattered throughout, the thoughts that often mirror my own (present and past). There is a [...]
The Latest Victim
Posted in General Mischief, Readings, tagged Atlanta, Georgia, Gullah, Losing the Moon, Lowcountry, Meridy Dresden, Meridy McFadden, Patti Callahan Henry, Seaboro, South Carolina, Where the River Runs on March 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I love books. I am addicted to the written word and devour tomes in my leisure as one might consume sweets. Ah, but they are so much tastier than sweets, so much more delicious and satisfying than mere food for the belly.
And my latest victim? Where the River Runs, by Patti Callahan Henry of Atlanta, Georgia. [...]