In various parts of Mississippi and the rural south, in the Great Depression era, and in alternating sections with many of the same characters 40 years later, a series of mysteries unfolds and conflicts arise in several families living in the small towns of this southern native author.
The somewhat overwrought theme of disputed paternity, divided loyalties and family secrets rears its head a lot resulting in fierce family fights, child custody battles and a kidnapping. And the ultimate mother-in-law from hell.
Too many characters to keep track of, mostly single mothers, too much emotional conflict, too much time shifting, and too many unexpected deaths spoiled this book for me. Although the Mississippi River is frequently visited, there is nothing to connect it to the title.
2/5
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The Passionate Reader 