valerie johnson renk:
Loved it! I expected this to be depressing and similar to old themes. I was pleasantly surprised with the new treatment and fresh approach the author took. Highly recommend!
United States on Feb 05, 2024
Carolyn V.:
Interesting subject for a book. You have to be able to read about tough issues. I didn't particularly like how each chapter is focused on a different character in the story. And I hated the way the book ended, to me it felt like there should have at least have been an epilogue.
United States on Jan 07, 2024
jess:
If the Creek Don't Rise takes place in the Appalachians. It's a story of people from that area and the life they live. It was difficult for me to get into but my interest was peaked by mid book so I finished it. The characters were both likable and unlikable. It was well written but just not my thing.
United States on Jan 05, 2024
Garlandstitcher:
Well this was different but a very good read. Characters come to life and I really didn't like 3 of them - if you read it you will feel the same. Felt so sorry for Sadie Blue and my heart went out to her. If I could have hit Roy Tupkin I would have!! I liked the new teacher - Kate Shaw - would have liked to know just a bit more of her background but a very likeable character . There is not a real story as such (hence the 4 stars) but the story of peoples lives and how they interact and their views of the things happening over a period of time. Well worth a read. Wish it was easier to find more books like this and would like to have a sequel to see what happens to them all.
United Kingdom on May 10, 2023
Jillybean:
Loved the characters and setting, would have like all the characters to have had their stores tied up, but left for perhaps another.
Beautifully portrait of back woods America.
United Kingdom on Jun 12, 2022
Jujubes:
I highly recommend this debut novel!! The author knocked this out of the park!!
Canada on May 21, 2022
Hailee Sieli:
1. Life in 1970 Appalachia (and fictional Baines Creek) was undeniably hard and harsh. What did the novel tell you about that historical time and place that you expected? What did you learn that surprised you?
- I love history and knew that life was hard in the Appalachia for most folk. What surprised me was the inclusion of their folk magic. Even though Bridie doesn't claim to be a witch, what she did and the superstitions they had nowadays can be considered folk magic.
2. Sadie Blue was the principal character in the book, with her story told in three chapters. Did you root for her from the start? What were her key moments of growth? Who were her mentors and supporters? What did they do that helped her grow a more reliable backbone?
- Of course, I rooted for Sadie in the beginning. I say her critical moments of growth were helping her aunt take care of others, setting a goal of learning to read, and losing her child. Her primary mentors and supporters were Aunt Marris, Miss Kate, Pastor Eli, Bridie and in her own way, her Grandmother. Aunt Marris showed Sadie unconditional love, compassion and taught her to care for others in need. Miss Kate showed...
United States on Aug 03, 2020
C. Jones:
From the back: "Sadie Blue has been a wife for fifteen days. That's long enough to know she never should have hitched herself to Roy Tupkin, even with the baby.
Sadie is desperate to make her own mark on the world, but in remote Appalachia, a ticket out of town is hard to come by, and hope often gets stomped out. When a stranger comes up the mountain and knocks things off-kilter, Sadie finds herself with an unexpected lifeline. She'll need all the pluck and courage she can muster to figure out how to use it."
Once I got used to the dialect, which didn't take long at all, I loved this story. It's told in the first person by all the main characters in the story, each getting their own chapters and some having more. It gives us a better insight into each of these people and makes the whole story come out, piece by piece.
It's not a long book at less than 300 pages but it tells a big story. I had a difficult time putting it down! Also, I have to add that this is a first book for the author. Wonderful! I definitely recommend it. I can't wait for her next book.
Canada on Mar 20, 2018
Mags:
This was a wonderful read! in fact it the best book I've read in 2017. I would love to know more about Sadie, Kate and Birdie lives.
United Kingdom on Nov 29, 2017
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| Total Reviews | 351 reviews | 130 reviews | 93 reviews |
| Family Life Fiction (Books) | Family Life Fiction | ||
| ISBN-10 | 1492647454 | 0593084411 | |
| Item Weight | 11.5 ounces | 1 pounds | |
| Language | English | English | |
| Southern Fiction | Southern Fiction | ||
| Paperback | 320 pages | ||
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| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.25 inches | 6.3 x 0.96 x 9.3 inches | |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1492647454 | 978-0593084410 | |
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