A review by i_will_papercut_a_bish
Just South of Home by Karen Strong
5.0
Just South of Home is written in a vivid, authentic southern voice that weaves together the spooky unsettled business of the rural Georgia town of Warrenville with the changing relationships of 12-year-old fact-loving Sarah. Dark history meets unflinching honesty, compassion, and community as Sarah and her young family members look for answers.
Not only does Karen Strong's voice shine as she writes about the difficulties, warmth, and humor of family bonds (I giggled and cried), but I also found myself shivering and peeking out my blinds at night, checking for creepy spirits. This book is a must-have for summer reading lists (or any other time of year, for that matter!!).
If I could give it six stars, I would.
Not only does Karen Strong's voice shine as she writes about the difficulties, warmth, and humor of family bonds (I giggled and cried), but I also found myself shivering and peeking out my blinds at night, checking for creepy spirits. This book is a must-have for summer reading lists (or any other time of year, for that matter!!).
If I could give it six stars, I would.