Alex Taylor (1)

This is a raw, violent book from an author who clearly knows about the area of the country (Kentucky) and the people who live there. The story starts kind of slow, but when the action begins it is not stop until the end. This is the type of story where it is hard to root for anyone, and deep down you know it isn't going to end well for most of the characters in the story. This is an amazing first time book for the author.

The Bottom Line: A literary dichotomy: grimy, ugly, often brutal tales that are eloquently and thoughtfully told. My full review can be read on my blog at http://www.thelitwitch.com/?p=1571