A review by emily_britton
Penhally by Caroline Gordon

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

 Fascinating to read about the history of Kentucky, with vivid scenes of the Civil War and a real zinger of an ending, but overall, it didn't quite sing. Some allusions were just a little too vague for my taste, and sometimes the layers of family names were a tad confusing to keep track of. 
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