Willem's Field: A Novel
by Melinda Haynes
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Author: Melinda HaynesEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-06-15
ISBN: 0743238508
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Washington Square Press
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Book Review: Great story with dark humor
Summary: 4 Stars
Ms. Haynes has an interesting and enjoyable writing style. I read Mother of Pearl, and for the most part liked it, but Willem's Field was much more to my taste. Set in 1970s Mississippi, this book is a study of very real people with very real issues, quirks, and afflictions.
Small town life is perfectly portrayed, and the characters are nicely developed. The darkness and heartbreak that goes hand in hand with the real life struggles of this family is something that the author handled exceptionally well. I particularly enjoyed the way Willem's panic attacks were portrayed, and the humor (most of it dark) that balanced the hardships was great. The story was a little slow at times and there were a lot of sub-plots to follow, but once I got into the rhythm of the writing and how the story went from Willem's viewpoint to viewpoint of the Tills, I was pulled into the story in a very satisfying way.
I recommend this book and will look forward to more from this author.
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