The author beautifully describes the scenery, the people, the culture, from the critters that chirp along the river bank, to the small southern town church. Through the curious events of this story, she explores life – which is at once simple and complex. We watch young Earlene do some difficult but much needed growing up.
The audio-book narrator did a beautiful job. Her pace and tone fit the small southern town backdrop perfectly. And I could hear in her voice the variety of emotions poor Earlene experienced.