Being a bit wary of the label 'masterpiece' and stories written in the vernacular, I doubt I would have read this without my book group. My prejudice lingered over the first couple of chapters and then despite myself, I was gripped by the characters, humour and above all the setting of the Mississippi River. What can you say about a masterpiece, except if you haven't read it, put it on your list of must-reads?
(Jenny Baker - bwl 52 July 2009 ) |
